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Dismissed7 November 20233323417

Land at Grid Reference 243189 129178, Golf Links Road, Westward Ho!, Devon, EX39 1GW

Planning appeal 3323417 at Land at Grid Reference 243189 129178, Golf Links Road, Westward Ho!, Devon, EX39 1GW (Torridge District Council) was dismissed on 7 November 2023 by Inspector Hills J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

outline application (including scale, appearance and access) for 9 residential units and ground floor commercial unit (amended description)

Authority
Torridge District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Other minor developments
Inspector
Hills J
Postcode
EX39 1GW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • whether suitable mitigation is in place in respect of biodiversity enhancements and local infrastructure provision
  • the effect of the proposed development on community facilities
  • surface water

What decided it

The harm to character and appearance of the Core Tourist Area, combined with the failure to secure suitable mitigation for biodiversity and local infrastructure, outweighed any benefits and rendered the proposal contrary to the development plan.

The benefits to community facilities and acceptable surface water drainage did not outweigh the harm to character and appearance and the lack of suitable mitigation for biodiversity and local infrastructure.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 130Paragraph 134Paragraph 180

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