Planning appeal decision
13, Devon Square, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2HN
Planning appeal 3325692 at 13, Devon Square, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2HN (Teignbridge District Council) was allowed on 26 July 2024 by Inspector Bristow T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the works to historic significance.
Installation of CCTV cameras to ensure premises security
- Authority
- Teignbridge District Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Bristow T
- Postcode
- TQ12 2HN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the works to historic significance
What decided it
The public benefits of security for the commercial premises and support for economic vitality, combined with the less than substantial and reversible nature of the harm, justified the installation of cameras 1 and 2 in accordance with NPPF paragraph 208 and section 16(2) of the LBCA Act.
The less than substantial harm to the historic significance of the listed building was outweighed by the public benefits of providing security for a vulnerable commercial premises and supporting economic vitality and safe conditions for business investment
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EN5 of Teignbridge Local Plan 2013-2033Policy NANDP11 of Newton Abbot Neighbourhood Development Plan
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 200Paragraph 205Paragraph 206Paragraph 208Paragraph 96Paragraph 85
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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