Planning appeal decision
1 Willoway Grove, Braunton, EX33 1AT
Planning appeal 3293153 at 1 Willoway Grove, Braunton, EX33 1AT (North Devon District Council) was dismissed on 19 July 2022 by Inspector Nicholls H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
outline application for erection 1 dwelling (all matters reserved)
- Authority
- North Devon District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Nicholls H
- Postcode
- EX33 1AT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- the effects of the proposal on the Braunton Burrows Special Area of Conservation
What decided it
The proposal would harm the character and appearance of the area through its cramped siting, minimal footprint, and incongruous positioning relative to the established residential context.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ST04Policy DM04Policy DM01
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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