Planning appeal decision
Lynmouth Holiday Retreat, Manor Farm, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6LD
Planning appeal 3324108 at Lynmouth Holiday Retreat, Manor Farm, Lynton, Devon, EX35 6LD (Exmoor) was allowed on 8 March 2024 by Inspector Butcher C, 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, including the landscape and scenic beauty of Exmoor National Park.
Siting of 5 no. timber and canvas glamping safari tents, permeable parking/turning area with 6 no. parking bays, double EV charging point, recycling/waste facilities, associated footpaths, landscaping, composting toilets and underground water treatment plant for drainage treatment
- Authority
- Exmoor
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Butcher C
- Postcode
- EX35 6LD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including the landscape and scenic beauty of Exmoor National Park
What decided it
The proposed safari tents would be seen in context with existing holiday accommodation infrastructure and would not cause visual harm to the character and appearance of the area or the landscape and scenic beauty of Exmoor National Park.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CE-S1Policy RT-S1Policy RT-D5Policy RT-D9
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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