Overdale Buzzacott Lane, Combe Martin, Ilfracombe, EX34 0NL

Planning appeal 3307531 at Overdale Buzzacott Lane, Combe Martin, Ilfracombe, EX34 0NL (North Devon District Council) was allowed on 5 June 2023 by Inspector Hills J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the site is a suitable location for the proposed development.

This is a proposed additional agricultural storage shed to that currently in situ to store tractors and agricultural machinery and fodder. This building comes in a kit format, steel stanchions, steel rafters, timber purlings, roof and sides will be covered in tin box profile. Frame is manufactured to BSEN1090.v

Authority: North Devon District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: agricultural · Other minor developments
Inspector: Hills J
Postcode: EX34 0NL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the site is a suitable location for the proposed development
The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposal has a strong functional link to agriculture and would be reasonably necessary for the continued maintenance and management of the agricultural holding, whilst its positioning and scale would ensure it would not be unduly prominent or intrusive in the AONB landscape.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy ST07Policy DM14Policy ST09Policy DM04
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 15

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