Great Philham Farm, Hartland, Bideford, EX39 6DL

Planning appeal 3301817 at Great Philham Farm, Hartland, Bideford, EX39 6DL (Torridge District Council) was dismissed on 27 February 2023 by Inspector Rose C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would provide a suitable location for housing, having regard to the accessibility of services and facilities.

removal of an abandoned, partially constructed building and replace with a sensitively designed family home

Authority: Torridge District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Rose C
Postcode: EX39 6DL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposed development would provide a suitable location for housing, having regard to the accessibility of services and facilities
the effect of the proposal on the landscape and scenic beauty of the North Devon Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

What decided it

The proposal's conflict with AONB protection policies, to which great weight must be given, provides a clear reason for refusal that outweighs the presumption in favour of sustainable development despite the Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply.

The presumption in favour of sustainable development under NPPF paragraph 11 was outweighed by the clear reason for refusal provided by the AONB designation and the harm to landscape and scenic beauty.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: ST04ST07ST10ST14ST21DM04DM06DM08A
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 80Paragraph 176

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