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Notice varied and upheld27 February 20243320164

The Workshops, Deer Park Farm, Buckerell, Honiton, EX14 3EP

Planning appeal 3320164 at The Workshops, Deer Park Farm, Buckerell, Honiton, EX14 3EP (East Devon District Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 27 February 2024 by Inspector Harwood A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether Unit 1 is located in a suitably accessible location with respect to employees and visitors.

Without planning permission and within the last 10 years, the material change of use of part of the building shown edged red on the enclosed site plan A from workshop to use as a gymnasium [Use class E (d)]

Authority
East Devon District Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Harwood A
Postcode
EX14 3EP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether Unit 1 is located in a suitably accessible location with respect to employees and visitors
  • The effect upon highway safety with respect to vehicle parking
  • The effect of the loss of employment land on vibrancy and viability of the local community

What decided it

The site is not located in a suitably accessible location with respect to employees and visitors, contrary to Local Plan Policies RC2, TC2 and Strategy 7, which require sports facilities to be within or adjoining urban or built-up areas and accessible by means other than private vehicles.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
LP Strategy 7LP Policy RC2LP Policy TC2LP Policy TC7LP Policy TC9LP Strategy 32

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