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Split Decision2 January 20243309071

The Old Mill, Mill Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1PR

Planning appeal 3309071 at The Old Mill, Mill Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1PR (West Devon Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 2 January 2024 by Inspector Bristow T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on historic integrity.

described on the application form as ‘demolition of redundant stone ware house buildings

Authority
West Devon Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Other minor developments
Inspector
Bristow T
Postcode
EX20 1PR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on historic integrity

What decided it

Building D presents substantial structural dangers and safety risks that justify its demolition, whereas buildings A, B and C retain sufficient heritage significance and structural integrity that their demolition cannot be justified without a firm prospect of replacement development, which the appellant has failed to demonstrate.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
DEV21DEV26DEV32
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 205Paragraph 206Paragraph 207Paragraph 208Paragraph 209Paragraph 210Paragraph 211Paragraph 157Paragraph 186Paragraph 202

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