The Old Boatyard, Maenporth, FALMOUTH, TR11 5HN

the demolition of existing boatyard buildings and construction of single dwelling

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

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether or not the development plan would support the proposed dwelling in this location
the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, having regard to the location within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
whether or not the proposed dwelling would create satisfactory living conditions for the future occupants of the permitted but yet to be rebuilt Cranny, having regard to any overbearing and overlooking impacts

What decided it

The proposed dwelling's design would harm the character and appearance of the area and fail to conserve or enhance the landscape and scenic beauty of the AONB, which harm when afforded great weight outweighed the limited benefits of the scheme.

Framework references: 79, 130

Plan policies cited: Policy 1, Policy 2, Policy 3, Policy 12, Policy 21, Policy 23, Policy 1 of the Mawnan NDP, Policy 4 of the Mawnan NDP, Policy 5 of the Mawnan NDP

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