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

Planning appeal 3296003 at Cofton Holiday Park, Cofton, Dawlish, Devon, EX14 3HU (Teignbridge District Council) was dismissed on 3 August 2022 by Inspector Marigold O, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

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
Postcode: EX6 8RP

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy EN2APolicy S2Policy EC11Policy S12Policy S1Policy S22

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