Planning appeal decision
2 Fowley Barns, Tavistock Road, Okehampton, EX20 4LR
Planning appeal 3330066 at 2 Fowley Barns, Tavistock Road, Okehampton, EX20 4LR (West Devon Borough Council) was allowed on 7 November 2023 by Inspector Hills J, 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, with particular regard to setting, design and scale.
erection of a two storey side extension
- Authority
- West Devon Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hills J
- Postcode
- EX20 4LR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to setting, design and scale
What decided it
The proposed extension, although marginally exceeding the 50% floorspace threshold, would be of appropriate scale and design in the context of the non-designated heritage asset, maintaining the host property's barn-like qualities whilst responding positively to its setting.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy TTV29
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 197Paragraph 203
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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