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Dismissed5 October 20213274316

Morwell Down Bungalow, Morwellham, Tavistock, PL19 8JH

Planning appeal 3274316 at Morwell Down Bungalow, Morwellham, Tavistock, PL19 8JH (West Devon Borough Council) was dismissed on 5 October 2021 by Inspector Cresswell C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the site provides a suitable location for the proposed holiday use.

Holiday chalet

Authority
West Devon Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector
Cresswell C
Postcode
PL19 8JH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the site provides a suitable location for the proposed holiday use
  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (the AONB)

What decided it

The lack of specific evidence of local need for a holiday chalet at this particular location, combined with the site's remote and inaccessible location, meant the proposal conflicted with Policies TTV2 and DEV15 and did not represent sustainable development.

The acceptable effect on the AONB landscape did not outweigh the policy conflict in terms of the location of the site and lack of demonstrated local need.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy TTV2Policy SPT1Policy SPT2Policy DEV15Policy TTV1Policy DEV25

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