Planning appeal decision
Land at Cross Roads Farm , Lewdown, EX20 4DP
Planning appeal 3291673 at Land at Cross Roads Farm , Lewdown, EX20 4DP (West Devon Borough Council) was allowed on 29 June 2023 by Inspector Fish A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development, with Condition 2 varied, on the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of the neighbouring occupier.
14 no. dwellings with associated access road and parking without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 2161/19/VAR, dated 26 March 2020
- Authority
- West Devon Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Fish A
- Postcode
- EX20 4DP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development, with Condition 2 varied, on the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of the neighbouring occupier
What decided it
The car park's finished level, when viewed in context with the surrounding development and with appropriate screening and boundary treatment, would not result in unacceptable harm to character and appearance or neighbouring living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DEV20Policy DEV23
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 174
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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