Motherhill Farm, Main Road, SALCOMBE, TQ8 8NB

given as alleged unauthorised earth bunds, earth movement and surfacing installed AONB (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty)

Authority: South Hams District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: employment-industrial · Change of use
Inspector: Butcher C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed development would be in a suitable location, taking account of its effect on the scenic beauty of the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), the need for the development, and whether it would avoid development of the best and most versatile agricultural land
The effect of the proposed development on the biodiversity of the site
The effect of the proposed development on highway safety, with particular regard to road users and pedestrians

What decided it

The proposed development would cause significant harm to the scenic beauty of the South Devon AONB, a matter to which great weight must be given, and this harm is not outweighed by any material considerations.

Framework references: 176, 174

Plan policies cited: Policy TTV26(2)(vi), Policy DEV24, Policy SPT1, Policy TTV26, Policy DEV23, Policy DEV25, Policy DEV26(5), Policy DEV29, NP policy SALC Env1, NP Policy SALC Env6

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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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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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