Towan Valley Phase 3, Towan Valley, Porthtowan, Cornwall, TR4 8FJ

up to 32no. holiday lodges and a reception/leisure building of up to 300sqm

Authority: Cornwall Council
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Other Major Developments
Inspector: Harrington S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
The effect of the proposed development on public access of the site

What decided it

The quantum of development and its location within the valley floor would result in continued urbanising ribbon development prominent from nearby viewpoints, conflicting with the clustered settlement pattern of Porthtowan and harming the area's character and appearance, which outweighed the moderate economic and social benefits of the proposal.

Framework references: 174

Plan policies cited: LP Policy 1, LP Policy 2, LP Policy 5, LP Policy 12, LP Policy 22, LP Policy 23, LP Policy 27, NP Policy 6, NP Policy 10, NP Policy 11, NP Policy 13, NP Policy 19

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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