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Allowed16 June 20223287685

Headon Farm, Chilsworthy, Holsworthy, EX22 7JF

Planning appeal 3287685 at Headon Farm, Chilsworthy, Holsworthy, EX22 7JF (Torridge District Council) was allowed on 16 June 2022 by Inspector Rennie S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the site is a suitable location for the development having regard to the tourism policies of the development plan.

for the provision of additional holiday accommodation in relation to an existing tourism business at the property

Authority
Torridge District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Rennie S
Postcode
EX22 7JF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the site is a suitable location for the development having regard to the tourism policies of the development plan
  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance on this rural landscape
  • Whether the proposal provides for suitable foul drainage

What decided it

The proposal accords with policy DM18 by diversifying the range of existing tourism accommodation, would have minimal visual impact on the rural landscape, and drainage can be satisfactorily addressed through conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
ST13DM18DM04DM08AST04DM02

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