Planning appeal decision
78 Carn Brea Lane, Pool, Redruth, TR15 3DS
Planning appeal 3286974 at 78 Carn Brea Lane, Pool, Redruth, TR15 3DS (Cornwall Council) was allowed on 4 May 2022 by Inspector Gethin T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site, with particular regard to the demolition of the existing building.
Demolition of single detached dwelling and replacement with student accommodation
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Gethin T
- Postcode
- TR15 3DS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site, with particular regard to the demolition of the existing building
What decided it
The existence of a practicable and realistic fallback position permitting demolition under permitted development rights meant that the harm to the WHS would occur regardless of the appeal proposal, rendering the effect of the proposed development neutral in comparison.
The conflict with the development plan and great weight given to conservation of the World Heritage Site were outweighed by the neutral effect of the proposal when considered against the lawful fallback position of demolition under permitted development rights
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CLP Policy 24
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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