Land east of Clovelly Inn, Bratton Clovelly, Devon, EX20 4JZ

construction of a new dwelling

Authority: West Devon Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Harrington S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the location of the appeal site is suitable for a new dwelling having particular regard to the effect upon the character and appearance of the area and efficient use of land
whether the proposed development meets local housing need
whether sufficient information has been provided regarding surrounding trees and hedgerows

What decided it

The proposed development would cause harmful effects on the character and appearance of the area by introducing contemporary lodge-like development in a countryside location that does not relate to the historic pattern of settlement development and conflicts with development plan policies protecting countryside characteristics.

Framework references: 8, 11, 12, 60, 79, 80, 130, 134

Plan policies cited: Policy TTV1, Policy TTV26, Policy TTV27, Policy TTV25, Policy DEV20, Policy DEV23, Policy DEV28, Policy DEV8, Policy DEV9, Policy SPT1, Policy SPT2, Policy SPT3, Policy TTV2

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What an account adds

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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