East District Council

Cedar Drive THRAPSTON, Northamptonshire, NN14 4LZ Tel: 01832 742000 Fax: 01832 734839 DX: 701611 Thrapston Email: [email protected] EN/12/00218/PPD

IMPORTANT – THIS COMMUNICATION AFFECTS YOUR PROPERTY

Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (Section 172) As Amended by the Planning and Compensation Act 1991

ENFORCEMENT NOTICE

SERVED BY: District Council

To: Longbrook Farm, Thurning, Northamptonshire. PE8 5RG

Land/Buildings at: The Wheatsheaf Inn, Main Street, Upper , Northamptonshire. PE8 5AN

THIS NOTICE is issued by the Council because it appears to it that there has been a breach of planning control, under Section 171A (1) (a) of the above Act, at the land described below. It considers that it is expedient to issue this notice, having regard to the provisions of the development plan and to other material planning considerations. The Annex at the end of the Notice and the enclosures to which it refers contain important additional information.

1. LAND TO WHICH THIS NOTICE RELATES

The land (including any buildings thereon) known as The Wheatsheaf Inn, Main Street, Upper Benefield, Northamptonshire. PE8 5AN and shown edged red on the attached plan.

2. THE MATTERS WHICH APPEAR TO CONSTITUTE THE BREACH OF PLANNING CONTROL

(1) A large marquee has been erected on the land on a permanent basis without planning permission.

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3. THE REASONS FOR ISSUING THIS NOTICE

It appears to the Council that the above breach of planning control has occurred within the last 4 years.

(1) A building operation has occurred on the land without planning permission.

A planning application, reference EN/12/00604/FUL, to grant retention of the marquee was refused by the Committee of the Local Planning Authority on 17th. September 2012.

The retention of the marquee on a permanent basis would result in a detrimental visual impact on the character and appearance of the conservation area. The marquee, due to the close relationship of the site to surrounding dwellings, by reason of noise, would give rise to a significant loss of amenity for neighbouring dwellings.

The unauthorised building operation on the land is contrary to the following policies:

(i) Policy 13(h) of the Core Spatial Strategy. (ii) Policy 13(I) of the North Northamptonshire Core Spatial Strategy

Policy 13 of the North Northamptonshire Core Spatial: General Sustainable Principles – in that development should be of a high standard of design, architecture and landscaping, respect and enhance the character of its surroundings.

4. WHAT YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DO

(1) Dismantle and remove the marquee from the grounds of the site.

5. TIME FOR COMPLIANCE

(1) 28 days from the date this notice takes effect.

6. WHEN THIS NOTICE TAKES EFFECT

This notice takes effect on 1st December 2012, unless an appeal is made against it beforehand.

Dated: ______Signed: ______

Head of Planning Services On behalf of: East Northamptonshire District Council Cedar Drive Thrapston NN14 4LZ

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ANNEX

YOUR RIGHT OF APPEAL

You can appeal against this notice, but any appeal must be received, or posted in time to be received, by the Secretary of State before the date specified in paragraph 6 of the notice. You can appeal on-line or by post using forms available from The Planning Inspectorate. The enclosed booklet "Making your Appeal” sets out your rights. Read it carefully.

Copies of this Notice have been served on: Burdyke, Weekley, Kettering, Northamptonshire NN16 9UX. Bullimores Lodge, The Parks, Grafton Road, Brigstock, Northamptonshire NN14 3NA. 30 St Vincents Place, Glasgow G1 2HL

WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DO NOT APPEAL

If you do not appeal against this enforcement notice, it will take effect on the date specified in paragraph 6 of the notice and you must then ensure that the required steps for complying with it, for which you are held responsible, are taken within the period(s) specified in paragraph 5 of the notice. Failure to comply with an enforcement notice which has taken effect can result in prosecution and/or remedial action by the Council.

APPEAL COSTS Your attention is drawn to the information regarding costs in the enclosed booklet and you should be aware that the Council has a policy of applying for an award of its costs against appellants whenever appropriate.

Original to addressee Copy to enforcement file Copy to Land Charges

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