Planning appeal decision
Willhayes Arabians, Willhayes Cross, Doddiscombsleigh, Exeter, EX6 7LT
Planning appeal 3286705 at Willhayes Arabians, Willhayes Cross, Doddiscombsleigh, Exeter, EX6 7LT (Teignbridge District Council) was dismissed on 20 June 2022 by Inspector Wyborn D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the condition restricting the occupancy of the dwelling is necessary and reasonable having regard to local and national planning policies which seek to restrict housing development in the countryside.
an outline application for a new occupational dwelling with all matters reserved for future consideration without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 10/01885/OUT, dated 7 September 2010
- Authority
- Teignbridge District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Wyborn D
- Postcode
- EX6 7LT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not the condition restricting the occupancy of the dwelling is necessary and reasonable having regard to local and national planning policies which seek to restrict housing development in the countryside
What decided it
The occupancy condition was imposed based on the exceptional need for on-site supervision of the equine enterprise, and there have been no significant relevant changes in the holding's circumstances to justify its removal, despite the appellants' changed personal circumstances.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy WE10Policy S22
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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