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Dismissed13 March 20233303994

South Narraton Farm Narratons Road, Okehampton, EX20 1SL

Planning appeal 3303994 at South Narraton Farm Narratons Road, Okehampton, EX20 1SL (West Devon Borough Council) was dismissed on 13 March 2023 by Inspector Spencer-Peet A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the location of the development would accord with local and national policies, having regard to the accessibility of services and facilities.

the redevelopment of existing farmhouse outbuildings for two new holiday accommodation units

Authority
West Devon Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector
Spencer-Peet A
Postcode
EX20 1SL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the location of the development would accord with local and national policies, having regard to the accessibility of services and facilities

What decided it

The appeal site's unsustainable location with extremely limited access to facilities and services without heavy reliance on private motor vehicles, which would increase carbon emissions and conflict with the development plan's sustainability requirements, outweighed the moderate benefits of the scheme.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy TTV1Policy TTV2Policy SPT1Policy SPT2Policy TTV26Policy TTV27Policy DEV15

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