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Dismissed20 September 20223297653

Land and Buildings at Ngr 302094 104175, Westcott Park, Westcott, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1SA

Planning appeal 3297653 at Land and Buildings at Ngr 302094 104175, Westcott Park, Westcott, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1SA (Mid Devon District Council) was dismissed on 20 September 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 21 dwellings with associated open space, landscaping and infrastructure. Appeal B: APP/Y1138/W/22/3297653 Westcott Park, Westcott, Cullompton, Devon EX15 1SA

Authority
Mid Devon District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Marigold O
Postcode
EX15 1SA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • whether the location is suitable for housing having regard to the accessibility of services and facilities

What decided it

Both proposals conflict with the Development Plan by introducing harmful urbanisation into a rural area and locating development where residents would be dependent on private vehicles, and the identified benefits do not have sufficient weight to outweigh these harms.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy S1Policy S14Policy S12Policy DM6
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 105

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