Planning appeal decision
Gidleigh Lodge , Gidleigh, Newton Abbot, TQ13 8HR
Planning appeal 3316273 at Gidleigh Lodge , Gidleigh, Newton Abbot, TQ13 8HR (Dartmoor) was dismissed on 19 October 2023 by Inspector Dickson R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the increase in the size of the dwelling would be acceptable with specific regard to maintaining a mix of house sizes in the interests of the sustainability and vibrancy of the economy.
Infill to loggia, small infill extension and minor alterations
- Authority
- Dartmoor
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Dickson R
- Postcode
- TQ13 8HR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the increase in the size of the dwelling would be acceptable with specific regard to maintaining a mix of house sizes in the interests of the sustainability and vibrancy of the economy
What decided it
The proposed increase in floor space would exceed the 30% cumulative limitation in Policy 3.7 of the Dartmoor Local Plan 2021, and there were no material considerations of sufficient weight to justify departure from this explicit development plan restriction.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 3.7Spatial Policy 1.2Spatial Policy 1.3Spatial Policy 1.5Spatial Policy 1.7
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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