Planning appeal decision
Newbridge House, Bishops Tawton, Barnstable, EX32 0EW
Planning appeal 3283696 at Newbridge House, Bishops Tawton, Barnstable, EX32 0EW (North Devon District Council) was dismissed on 9 February 2022 by Inspector Bale M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the site is an appropriate location for the development.
new build, 2 bedroom holiday lodge/log cabin. Alteration/ improvement to access. Provision of electric vehicle charging point
- Authority
- North Devon District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Bale M
- Postcode
- EX32 0EW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the site is an appropriate location for the development
What decided it
The proposal fails to meet Policy DM18's requirement to improve facilities for or diversify the range of existing tourism accommodation, as it does not provide a substantially different offer that would meaningfully diversify tourism accommodation in the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM18
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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