Planning appeal decision
2 Brook Cottages, Netherton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4RW
Planning appeal 3267199 at 2 Brook Cottages, Netherton, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4RW (Teignbridge District Council) was dismissed on 9 June 2021 by Inspector Jones M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, bearing in mind the special attention that should be paid to the desirability of preserving the setting of the Grade II listed Brookside Cottages.
conversion and extension of redundant agricultural buildings, removal of mobile home and new vehicular access
- Authority
- Teignbridge District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Jones M
- Postcode
- TQ12 4RW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, bearing in mind the special attention that should be paid to the desirability of preserving the setting of the Grade II listed Brookside Cottages
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the setting of the Grade II listed Brookside Cottages, which attracted considerable weight and importance, was not outweighed by the modest public benefits of the scheme.
The less than substantial harm to the setting of the Grade II listed Brookside Cottages, which attracted considerable weight and importance, was not outweighed by the modest public benefits of reusing an existing structure and providing biodiversity enhancements.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EN5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 79
- Judgments
- Braintree DC v SSCLG, Greyread Ltd & Granville Developments Ltd [2018] EWCA Civ 610
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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