Morecombe Down, Lane to Morecombe Farm, The Mounts East Allington, Devon, TQ9 7QJ

the change of use of land from agricultural to allow the siting of two geodesic glamping domes and accompanying toilet/shower unit

Authority: South Hams District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector: Rogers J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the location of the proposed development would be suitable having regard to the local need for tourism accommodation and its accessibility to shops and services
the effect of the proposed development on biodiversity

What decided it

The failure to demonstrate a local need for additional tourist accommodation at this rural location, which is a requirement of Policy DEV15 and the local plan's sustainability strategy, outweighed the modest economic benefits of farm diversification.

Framework references: 84, 184

Plan policies cited: Policy SPT1, Policy SPT2, Policy TTV1, Policy TTV2, Policy DEV15, Policy DEV29, Policy DEV26, Policy DEV32

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