Mevagissey Bay Hotel, Polkirt Hill, Mevagissey, ST. AUSTELL, PL26 6UX

demolition of hotel and redevelopment of site with five apartments

Authority: Cornwall Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Harley S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposal's scale, width, height, rectangular design and lack of meaningful planting would make it a new, incongruous element in the landscape setting that would harm the character and appearance of the area and fail to conserve or enhance the AONB.

The benefits of housing delivery, choice of accommodation, efficient land use, modern construction and coastal views were outweighed by the harm to character and appearance of the area and failure to conserve or enhance the AONB.

Framework references: 176

Plan policies cited: Policy 2, Policy 12, Policy 21, Policy 23, Policy EG1, Policy D1, Policy SCC-P1, Policy PD-P11

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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