®Planning appeal decision
Lower Drewston Farm, Moretonhampstead, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 8QQ
Planning appeal 3312279 at Lower Drewston Farm, Moretonhampstead, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ13 8QQ (Dartmoor) was allowed on 23 March 2023 by Inspector Evans L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed extension in relation to the cumulative enlargement of the dwelling is acceptable, as regards development plan policy which seeks to maintain a balance in the housing stock within the National Park, including smaller and more affordable dwellings, as well as conserve the character and scale of existing dwellings, whilst also taking account of all other material considerations.
new single storey link extension to reinstate the U-shaped courtyard form and associated landscaping works, new window to former farmhouse, one new window to former threshing barn
- Authority
- Dartmoor
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Evans L
- Postcode
- TQ13 8QQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed extension in relation to the cumulative enlargement of the dwelling is acceptable, as regards development plan policy which seeks to maintain a balance in the housing stock within the National Park, including smaller and more affordable dwellings, as well as conserve the character and scale of existing dwellings, whilst also taking account of all other material considerations
What decided it
Although the proposal breached the 30% floorspace threshold in Policy 3.7, the dwelling's existing substantial size meant it was already beyond affordable reach, so refusing the modest extension would not achieve the policy's objective of retaining smaller dwellings for a balanced housing stock.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 3.7Policy SP1.1Policy SP1.2Dartmoor National Park Design Guide
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12Paragraph 15
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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