Planning appeal decision
Lincombe Barn, Lane To Hexdown Farm, Bigbury, Devon, TQ7 4BD
Planning appeal 3288202 at Lincombe Barn, Lane To Hexdown Farm, Bigbury, Devon, TQ7 4BD (South Hams District Council) was allowed on 15 February 2022 by Inspector Wilson J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area and the character of a non-designated heritage asset.
an external staircase
- Authority
- South Hams District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wilson J
- Postcode
- TQ7 4BD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area and the character of a non-designated heritage asset
- the effect of the development on the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
What decided it
The staircase, despite being an addition, exhibits traditional detailing and uses materials consistent with the building, and therefore does not fundamentally alter the barn's character or harm its significance as a non-designated heritage asset.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy TTV29Policy DEV20Policy DEV21Policy DEV23Policy DEV25Policy BP2Policy BP7Policy BP23Policy BP18
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 203
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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