Planning appeal decision
South Hill Cottage, Bratton Clovelly, Okehampton, Devon , EX20 4JP
Planning appeal 3270989 at South Hill Cottage, Bratton Clovelly, Okehampton, Devon , EX20 4JP (West Devon Borough Council) was allowed on 25 August 2021 by Inspector Tucker A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal upon the special interest of the grade II listed building, known as South Hill Cottage.
wooden garden gazebo to replace dilapidated wooden pergola (see photo No. 1). Constructed on cleaned existing base
- Authority
- West Devon Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Tucker A
- Postcode
- EX20 4JP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal upon the special interest of the grade II listed building, known as South Hill Cottage
What decided it
The gazebo's offset position relative to the historic core of the building, combined with its simple design and appropriate materials, ensures it does not harm the special interest of the listed building or dominate views of its principal elevation.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DEV21 of the Plymouth & South West Devon Joint Local Plan 2014-2034
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 194Paragraph 199
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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