Planning appeal decision
Cross Park, North Street, Witheridge, EX16 8AG
Planning appeal 3324956 at Cross Park, North Street, Witheridge, EX16 8AG (North Devon District Council) was dismissed on 14 March 2024 by Inspector Leonard S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
the erection of one dwelling
- Authority
- North Devon District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Leonard S
- Postcode
- EX16 8AG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposal would materially harm the character and appearance of the area by appearing as an incongruous and unduly visually intrusive 2-storey development that would not relate well to the existing pattern of single-storey bungalows or the rural environment in which it is situated.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ST04Policy DM04
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 8Paragraph 70Paragraph 12
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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