Planning appeal decision
Land To West Of B3180, Between The Existing Houses Tatry And Panorama, West Hill, Devon , EX11 1UX
Planning appeal 3276272 at Land To West Of B3180, Between The Existing Houses Tatry And Panorama, West Hill, Devon , EX11 1UX (East Devon District Council) was dismissed on 7 March 2022 by Inspector Rennie S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the site of the proposed dwelling is appropriate and accessible, given its location and relevant planning policy.
for a new two storey dwelling
- Authority
- East Devon District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Rennie S
- Postcode
- EX11 1UX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the site of the proposed dwelling is appropriate and accessible, given its location and relevant planning policy
What decided it
The site's location outside the Built-Up Area Boundary in the countryside combined with its lack of adequate accessibility by sustainable transport modes means the proposal conflicts with the development plan and cannot be justified by material considerations.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Strategy 7 – Development in the CountrysidePolicy N3Strategic policy 27Policy TC2Strategic policies 5B, 7 and 27
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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