®Planning appeal decision
17 Barton Tors, East The Water, Bideford, Devon, EX39 4EY
erection of 2 flats adjoining 17 Barton Tors
- Authority
- Torridge District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Rose C
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the living conditions of future occupiers of the proposed development would be acceptable, with particular regard to the provision of outdoor space
- the effect of the proposed development on highway safety
What decided it
The unacceptably poor living conditions for future occupiers resulting from the inadequate provision of private outdoor space, which significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited housing and economic benefits even under the tilted balance.
The limited benefits of housing delivery and economic contribution were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the significant harm to future occupiers' living conditions and the conflict with development plan policies, despite the Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply.
Framework references: 11, 7
Plan policies cited: Policy DM04, Policy ST04, Policy DM01, Policy ST10, Policy DM05, Policy DM06
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.