Land West of Piggy Whidden, Chapel Amble, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 6EW

Planning appeal 3291313 at Land West of Piggy Whidden, Chapel Amble, Wadebridge, Cornwall, PL27 6EW (Cornwall Council) was dismissed on 26 April 2023 by Inspector Fish A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the appeal site is a suitable location for the proposed development with reference to the spatial strategy in the development plan.

Proposed Live/Work unit

Authority: Cornwall Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Fish A
Postcode: PL27 6EW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the appeal site is a suitable location for the proposed development with reference to the spatial strategy in the development plan
Whether the appeal site offers a suitable location in terms of access to services and facilities
The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
If harm arises, whether this is outweighed by other material considerations

What decided it

The proposal would introduce residential accommodation into the countryside contrary to the spatial strategy and would result in heavy reliance on private car use for both residential occupiers and business operations, conflicting with sustainability objectives and the development plan when read as a whole.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 1Policy 2Policy 3Policy 5Policy 6Policy 7Policy 9Policy 12Policy 21Policy 23Policy C1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 81Paragraph 82Paragraph 84Paragraph 85Paragraph 60Paragraph 62Paragraph 92Paragraph 104Paragraph 112

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