Planning appeal decision
The Barn, Lower Spargo Cottage, Mabe Burnthouse Penryn, Cornwall , TR10 9JF
Planning appeal 3324400 at The Barn, Lower Spargo Cottage, Mabe Burnthouse Penryn, Cornwall , TR10 9JF (Cornwall Council) was dismissed on 1 March 2024 by Inspector Harrington S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the suitability of the location of the appeal site for the proposal, having regard to the local development strategy and access to services and facilities.
replacement of garage and store with dwelling
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Harrington S
- Postcode
- TR10 9JF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the suitability of the location of the appeal site for the proposal, having regard to the local development strategy and access to services and facilities
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposal fails to accord with the local development strategy as the site is not located within or immediately adjoining a settlement, and the poor accessibility to services and facilities would necessitate significant reliance on private vehicle use, contrary to sustainable development principles.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LP Policy 1LP Policy 2LP Policy 3LP Policy 7LP Policy 12LP Policy 21LP Policy 23NP Policy 14CEDPD Policy C1CEDPD Policy AL1CEDPD Policy T1
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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