Planning appeal decision
Crossways Farm, Cheriton Bishop, Exeter, Devon, EX6 6JD
Planning appeal 3312112 at Crossways Farm, Cheriton Bishop, Exeter, Devon, EX6 6JD (Mid Devon District Council) was allowed on 3 July 2023 by Inspector Spencer-Peet A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would be permitted development under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class Q of the GPDO having particular regard to the requirements of Paragraph Q.1.(i) in relation to works reasonably necessary for the building to function as a residential unit.
prior notification for the change of use of agricultural building to dwelling under Class Q
- Authority
- Mid Devon District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Spencer-Peet A
- Postcode
- EX6 6JD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would be permitted development under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class Q of the GPDO having particular regard to the requirements of Paragraph Q.1.(i) in relation to works reasonably necessary for the building to function as a residential unit
What decided it
The appeal building, being substantially enclosed on three sides and in good structural condition, required only works reasonably necessary for conversion to residential use, which fall within the permitted scope of Class Q, rather than constituting rebuilding.
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