Planning appeal decision
Holbrook, Broadwoodkelly, Winkleigh, EX19 8EF
Planning appeal 3315904 at Holbrook, Broadwoodkelly, Winkleigh, EX19 8EF (West Devon Borough Council) was dismissed on 4 September 2023 by Inspector White J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the disputed condition is necessary and reasonable having regard to the location of the site relative to services and facilities.
creation of a dwelling (following a Class Q Prior Notification being granted under ref 4219/21/PDM) without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 2100/22/FUL, dated 7 October 2022
- Authority
- West Devon Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- White J
- Postcode
- EX19 8EF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the disputed condition is necessary and reasonable having regard to the location of the site relative to services and facilities
What decided it
The acceptability of a dwellinghouse at this location has already been established by the existing planning permission, and removal of the occupancy condition would not result in a significant increase in private car trips compared to permanent residential use.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SPT1SPT2TTV1TTV2TTV26DEV15DEV29DEV32SO10
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 84Paragraph 85
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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