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Dismissed31 October 20223296731

Centre of Pond 110m From the Cedars, Poole Lane 87m From Pool Lane, Poole Lane, Woolacombe, EX34 7AP

Planning appeal 3296731 at Centre of Pond 110m From the Cedars, Poole Lane 87m From Pool Lane, Poole Lane, Woolacombe, EX34 7AP (North Devon District Council) was dismissed on 31 October 2022 by Inspector White J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to the location of the site within the North Devon Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and the Coast and Estuary Zone (CEZ).

create phase one of holiday accommodation which includes the siting of 2 number 2-bedroom lodges

Authority
North Devon District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector
White J
Postcode
EX34 7AP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to the location of the site within the North Devon Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and the Coast and Estuary Zone (CEZ)
  • Whether the proposed development would provide a suitable location for the holiday accommodation having regard to development plan policies

What decided it

The proposal would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the AONB and CEZ through dispersed development in an unsuitable countryside location, and this harm cannot be outweighed by the limited economic benefits of two holiday lodges.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM08APolicy ST04Policy ST09Policy ST14Policy DM04Policy ST01Policy ST07Policy ST13Policy DM18Policy DM14Policy DM15
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 176Paragraph 84Paragraph 219Paragraph 85

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