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Dismissed1 August 20233299704

Development Site at Sx 810 395 , Beeson, Devon

Planning appeal 3299704 at Development Site at Sx 810 395 , Beeson, Devon (South Hams District Council) was dismissed on 1 August 2023 by Inspector Fish A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the appeal site is a suitable location for the proposed development with reference to the spatial strategy in the development plan.

described as, ‘Renovation of a disused barn and yard to create a new dwelling with associated landscaping works. See drawings and Design and Access Statement for detailed description

Authority
South Hams District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Fish A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the appeal site is a suitable location for the proposed development with reference to the spatial strategy in the development plan
  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area including the Undeveloped Coast and the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
  • If harm is identified, whether it would be outweighed by other material considerations

What decided it

The proposal failed to demonstrate exceptional circumstances justifying an isolated location due to significant enhancement and alteration through the addition of two separate buildings, and caused unacceptable light spill harm to the AONB's dark night sky, with moderate benefits insufficient to outweigh the harm to the spatial strategy and landscape character.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 80Paragraph 126Paragraph 132Paragraph 174Paragraph 176Paragraph 185

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