It is established planning policy, at both national and local level, that new development should be permitted outside established settlements in exceptional circumstances only. These circumstances normally relate to an agricultural need. The application site is located in the countryside and there are no exceptional circumstances which justify over-riding the normal planning policies. The proposed development would constitute inappropriate development that would be detrimental to the amenity and appearance of the countryside. The proposals are thereby in conflict with the provisions of the National Planning Policy Framework (March 2012) and Policies CS1, CS11 of the Charnwood Local Plan 2011-2028 Core Strategy and saved Policies ST/2 and CT/1 of the adopted Borough of Charnwood Local Plan (14th January 2004) which promote sustainable development and seek to protect the rural character and appearance of the countryside.