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Allowed22 September 20213276041

Appleford , Bowcombe Road, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 2DJ

Planning appeal 3276041 at Appleford , Bowcombe Road, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 2DJ (South Hams District Council) was allowed on 22 September 2021 by Inspector Wyborn D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area with particular regard to the glazed areas and any increase in artificial light pollution for this location within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (the AONB) and Landscape Character Area.

the erection of a replacement dwelling and garage, relocation of access and associated works

Authority
South Hams District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Other minor developments
Inspector
Wyborn D
Postcode
TQ7 2DJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area with particular regard to the glazed areas and any increase in artificial light pollution for this location within the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (the AONB) and Landscape Character Area

What decided it

The design features of the replacement dwelling, including recessed windows, timber louvres, and roof overhangs, would reduce light spillage and upward glow compared to the existing building, thereby maintaining the dark night sky of the AONB.

Great weight must be given to conserving and enhancing landscape and scenic beauty in AONBs, but the Inspector was satisfied that the development would have an acceptable impact on the character and appearance of the area and would not materially affect the dark night sky.

What the Inspector cited

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