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Dismissed23 January 20243318926

Land Adjacent to Langsfield, Croyde, Devon, EX33 1QD

Planning appeal 3318926 at Land Adjacent to Langsfield, Croyde, Devon, EX33 1QD (North Devon District Council) was dismissed on 23 January 2024 by Inspector Butcher C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would be in a suitable location, taking account of the Council's adopted spatial strategy.

the erection of 5 residential dwellings

Authority
North Devon District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Butcher C
Postcode
EX33 1QD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed development would be in a suitable location, taking account of the Council's adopted spatial strategy
  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • The effect of the proposed development on pedestrian safety
  • Whether the proposed drainage strategy is appropriate

What decided it

The proposal would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the area and the landscape and scenic beauty of the National Landscape and Heritage Coast, conflicting with the development plan, which could not be outweighed by the limited benefits of the scheme.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy GEOPolicy ST07Policy NE1Policy ST09Policy ST14Policy DM08Policy ST04Policy DM04Policy ST10Policy DM05Policy ST03
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 182Paragraph 184

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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