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Dismissed20 June 20223283161

Land at Bloody Corner, Northam

Planning appeal 3283161 at Land at Bloody Corner, Northam (Torridge District Council) was dismissed on 20 June 2022 by Inspector Rennie S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the principle of the proposed development in this location is acceptable given local planning policy.

for the residential development of land for up to 39 dwellings with all matters reserved except for access

Authority
Torridge District Council
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Major dwellings
Inspector
Rennie S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the principle of the proposed development in this location is acceptable given local planning policy
  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, including the designated 'undeveloped coastline'
  • The effect of the development on the incremental coalescence of Northam and Appledore
  • The effect of the development on local biodiversity
  • Whether the development as proposed would adversely affect the amenities of neighbours to the site
  • The effect of the development on the existing public right of way (PROW) routes

What decided it

The significant harm to the unspoilt character and appearance of the undeveloped coastal zone and the erosion of rural character, which would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the housing and other benefits of the scheme.

The benefits of up to 39 dwellings including affordable housing, economic benefits, and modest environmental enhancements were outweighed by the significant harm to the undeveloped coastal zone and rural character, such that the adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits when assessed against the Framework as a whole.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ST07Policy ST06Policy ST09Policy DM08APolicy ST14Policy NOR (h)Policy DM01Policy DM08Policy DM05(2)Policy ST21
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 174

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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