Land at Chivenor Cross, Chivenor, Braunton, EX31 4BN

Planning appeal 3271336 at Land at Chivenor Cross, Chivenor, Braunton, EX31 4BN (North Devon District Council) was allowed on 21 September 2021 by Inspector Bale M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, with regard to the unspoilt character and tranquillity of the undeveloped coast.

up to 59 residential units and associated infrastructure

Authority: North Devon District Council
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Major dwellings
Inspector: Bale M
Postcode: EX31 4BN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, with regard to the unspoilt character and tranquillity of the undeveloped coast
The effect on air quality

What decided it

The housing land supply shortfall (4.23 years) engages Policy ST21, which permits development outside defined settlements, and the substantial public benefits of housing delivery outweigh the less than substantial harm to the heritage setting.

The less than substantial harm to the setting of the listed Church of St Augustine, outweighed by the public benefits associated with the delivery of housing in light of the housing land supply situation, which are of very substantial weight

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy ST09Policy DM08APolicy DM02Policy ST07Policy ST21Policy DM08

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