9th May 2007

Letter received from NCDC confirming approval of my application. Works have to be completed within 5 years of this date.

16th April 2007

Revised Prior Notification Planning Application submitted to NCDC. This time the structure is slightly smaller, and more rustic/utilitarian looking.

24th August 2006

Formally withdrew my application.

17th July 2006

Received a letter from NCDC stating that my application had been refused due to ...

"... detailed plans are required showing:

1. The siting, design and external appearance of the proposed new agricultural/foresty building."

This makes no sense as full maps and constructional drawings were supplied. Rang David Tapsell, the officer dealing with the case. He said that they had to use a standard reply template and that was the closest reason! In fact, it came down to the fact that they didn't like the appearance, saying it was "too domesticated", although he refused to put it in writing.

31st May 2006

Prior Notification Planning Application for a cabin to be erected in the wood received by North Cornwall District Council. This application is for a cabin to act as a site office for forestry work within the wood.

Letter of receipt states that the enclosed map is insufficient.