Planning appeal decision
Land at Higher Road, Woodbury Salterton, EX5 1AL
Planning appeal 3292273 at Land at Higher Road, Woodbury Salterton, EX5 1AL (East Devon District Council) was dismissed on 3 August 2022 by Inspector Spencer-Peet A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development is in a suitable location for housing, with particular reference to the accessibility of services and facilities and to the reliance on motor vehicles.
the change of use from equestrian stable and store building to residential dwelling and annexe with minor alterations
- Authority
- East Devon District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Spencer-Peet A
- Postcode
- EX5 1AL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development is in a suitable location for housing, with particular reference to the accessibility of services and facilities and to the reliance on motor vehicles
What decided it
The site is not located close to a range of accessible services and facilities to meet the everyday needs of residents, and future occupants would be heavily reliant on private motor vehicles, contrary to Policy D8 and Policy TC2 of the Local Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Strategy 7Policy D8Policy TC2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 80
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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