Planning appeal decision
Gissons Hotel And Restaurant , Kennford, Devon, EX6 7UD
Planning appeal 3328080 at Gissons Hotel And Restaurant , Kennford, Devon, EX6 7UD (Teignbridge District Council) was dismissed on 5 April 2024 by Inspector Spencer-Peet A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would be in a suitable location having regard to Local Planning Policy, and to its effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
the erection of new first floor structure to provide staff accommodation
- Authority
- Teignbridge District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- employment-industrial · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Spencer-Peet A
- Postcode
- EX6 7UD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would be in a suitable location having regard to Local Planning Policy, and to its effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposal conflicts with the development plan by failing to demonstrate necessity for additional staff accommodation in a countryside location and by causing harm to the character and appearance of the area through its bulky, industrial design.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S1Policy S22Policy S2Policy EC3
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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