Land North East of Clyst William Cross , Plymtree, Cullompton, EX15 2LG

Planning appeal 3322437 at Land North East of Clyst William Cross , Plymtree, Cullompton, EX15 2LG (East Devon District Council) was allowed on 14 December 2023 by Inspector Curnow R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether there is an essential need for a dwelling to accommodate a rural worker.

Unauthorised operational development consisting of siting of shipping container for agricultural machinery store, storage shed, creation of entrance onto highway and hard standing; and unauthorised material change of use to residential use by stationing of touring caravan with solar array and domestic paraphernalia

Authority: East Devon District Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: agricultural · Change of use
Inspector: Curnow R
Postcode: EX15 2LG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether there is an essential need for a dwelling to accommodate a rural worker
the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The failure to demonstrate an essential need for a year-round residential presence on the land to support the proposed rural business, combined with the significant adverse effect of the caravan on the character and appearance of the rural area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Strategy 7Policy H4Policy D1

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