®Planning appeal decision
Land at Binneford, Yeoford, Near Exeter, Devon, EX17 5EZ
the removal of 3 in no. agricultural buildings and erection of 2 in no. dwellinghouses
- Authority
- Mid Devon District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- O'Connor H
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the impact of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to the significance of Higher Binneford, a grade II listed building
- if harm arises, whether this is outweighed by other material considerations
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the area and the setting of the designated heritage asset, when weighed against limited public benefits that would not exceed those already secured by the fallback prior approval position, meant the proposal conflicted with the development plan and no compelling material considerations justified determination otherwise.
The less than substantial harm to the significance of the designated heritage asset and character and appearance of the area was not outweighed by the limited public benefits identified, particularly because the fallback prior approval position would secure similar housing and economic benefits without the additional harm.
Framework references: 11, 126, 130, 199, 202
Plan policies cited: Policy S1, Policy S9, Policy S14, Policy DM1, Policy DM25
Judgments cited: Mansell v Tonbridge and Malling BC [2017] EWCA Civ 1314
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