Land adjacent to Long Close, East Putford, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 7UQ

proposed dwelling with associated access, parking and amenity space

Authority: Torridge District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Hills J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the site is a suitable location for the proposed development having regard to the provisions of local and national policy and its accessibility to services and facilities

What decided it

The site is located in the countryside where development is not justified by local needs or economic/social necessity, and its poor accessibility to services and facilities by sustainable modes of transport makes it an unsuitable location contrary to local and national policy.

The limited economic benefits of construction and consumer spending were outweighed by the conflict with development plan policies on countryside development and sustainable accessibility

Framework references: 79

Plan policies cited: Policy ST07, Policy ST21, Policy ST10

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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