Planning appeal decision
Appleford , Bowcombe Road, Kingsbridge, TQ7 2DJ
Planning appeal 3303726 at Appleford , Bowcombe Road, Kingsbridge, TQ7 2DJ (South Hams District Council) was allowed on 20 July 2023 by Inspector Fish A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether condition No 3 is reasonable and necessary in the interests of protecting the character and appearance of the development and the wider area, including the AONB.
Erection of replacement dwelling and garage, relocation of access and associated works
- Authority
- South Hams District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Fish A
- Postcode
- TQ7 2DJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether condition No 3 is reasonable and necessary in the interests of protecting the character and appearance of the development and the wider area, including the AONB
What decided it
The NPPF requirement for clear justification to restrict permitted development rights was not met, as the GPDO already limits PD rights in the AONB and the previous permission for a larger dwelling retained PD rights.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy TTV29Policy DEV23Policy DEV24Policy DEV25
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 54Paragraph 176
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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