Longlands, Burrell Lodge, Road From Longlands To Castle Hill, St Stephens, Saltash, Cornwall, PL12 4QH

change of use and conversion for barns to dwelling and studio and associated works

Authority: Cornwall Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: White J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed development would constitute a suitable conversion in accordance with the development plan
The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

What decided it

The buildings are not suitably constructed for conversion without substantial rebuilding operations, and the conversion would cause moderate harm to the character and appearance of the AONB, both contrary to the development plan with no material considerations to justify approval.

Framework references: 12, 9, 176

Plan policies cited: Policy 1, Policy 7, Policy 3, Policy RUR2, Policy 23, Policy 12

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