Cofton Holiday Park, Cofton, Dawlish, Devon, EX14 3HU

construction of compound for the secure storage of caravans; construction of compound for the storage of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders; construction of waste compactor foundations and recycling storage compound; construction of building for storage and for the provision of staff facilities, offices and storage; construction of building for the storage, repair and maintenance of works vehicles and machinery; construction of new vehicular access to serve the development together with construction of vehicle wash-down and hard standing, provision of drainage infrastructure and landscaping

Authority: Teignbridge District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Marigold O

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the area, particularly the visual impact on the Area of Great Landscape Value and rural character when viewed from Dawlish Country Park and Orchard Lane, would be significant and would outweigh the economic benefits to the tourism business.

Plan policies cited: Policy EN2A, Policy S2, Policy EC11, Policy S12, Policy S1, Policy S22

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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