Planning appeal decision
Heather Lea Plymouth Road, Horrabridge, Yelverton, PL20 7RL
Planning appeal 3306424 at Heather Lea Plymouth Road, Horrabridge, Yelverton, PL20 7RL (Dartmoor) was dismissed on 10 May 2023 by Inspector Harrington S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the conditions are reasonable or necessary in the interests of the character and appearance of the area.
removal of existing outbuildings and replacement with proposed garage/store without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref 0505/18 dated 6 November 2018
- Authority
- Dartmoor
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Harrington S
- Postcode
- PL20 7RL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the conditions are reasonable or necessary in the interests of the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The rendered boundary wall would be a visually harmful and incongruous feature within the semi-rural character of this part of Plymouth Road, conflicting with development plan policies that require conservation and enhancement of the National Park's character and local distinctiveness.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 1.1Policy 1.2Policy 1.5Policy 3.7Policy 1.3Policy 1.7Policy COR1Policy COR4Policy DMD7Policy DMD24
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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