Additional use of residential (class 3.3) as tourist living accommodation (class 3.6)

General Policy 3

GP3 sets a presumption against development in countryside areas protected for their own sake. The officer noted the site's designation but found the non-physical change of use acceptable as it caused no demonstrable harm, outweighing the general presumption.

Environment Policy 1

ENV1 protects the countryside and landscape. Applied alongside ENV2 due to High Landscape Value and Scenic Significance designation, but the proposal's lack of external changes and no harm meant it complied.

Environment Policy 2

ENV2 emphasises landscape protection where particularly important. The site's sensitivities were acknowledged, but the internal-use change was deemed not to compromise this.

Business Policy 13

BP13 permits residential properties as tourist accommodation if neighbour amenities are not compromised. The officer tested this directly, concluding no significant impact on neighbours despite potential tourist disruptions, as the site suits such use.