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Dismissed25 October 20213274696

Former Morvah Cottage, Portloe, Truro, Cornwall , TR2 5PT

Planning appeal 3274696 at Former Morvah Cottage, Portloe, Truro, Cornwall , TR2 5PT (Cornwall Council) was dismissed on 25 October 2021 by Inspector Gethin T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the Cornwall AONB.

Erection of stables and hardstanding together with the retention of a temporary permitted field access and track

Authority
Cornwall Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
agricultural · Other minor developments
Inspector
Gethin T
Postcode
TR2 5PT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the proposed development would conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the Cornwall AONB

What decided it

The intrusive presence of the proposed access point and track would erode the character and appearance of the AONB landscape through the permanent loss of a section of mature protected hedgerow in a prominent position on the public bridleway, and this harm outweighed the limited benefits of improved access.

The limited benefits of improved vehicular access and ease of use for the appellants and bridleway users did not outweigh the great weight given to conserving and enhancing landscape and scenic beauty in AONBs, which have the highest status of protection in relation to these issues.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 2Policy 12Policy 23Policy 1Policy PP6Policy LA1Policy LA2Policy GP2

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