®Planning appeal decision
Land at SS 673 037 , Bondleigh , Westworthy, Near North Tawton , Devon , EX20 2DJ
The proposal comprises the removal of previously agreed Class Q barns that allowed three, three-bedroom dwellings. Replacement dwelling are sought comprising three new-build homes
- Authority
- West Devon Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Rose C
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the site is a suitable location for the proposal having regard to the local development strategy
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area including whether it would preserve or enhance the setting of the Grade II Listed building forming Westworthy Farmhouse
- whether the proposal demonstrates suitable carbon reduction benefits
- whether the proposal would provide housing of an appropriate size and type
What decided it
The proposal would harm the character and appearance of the area and the setting of the listed building, and failed to demonstrate suitable carbon reduction benefits over the fallback position, which together outweighed any benefits from the provision of new dwellings.
Framework references: 205, 208
Plan policies cited: SPT1, SPT2, TTV1, TTV2, TTV26, TTV29, DEV10, DEV20, DEV21, DEV23, DEV32, DEV32.1, DEV8, DEV8.1, SPT1.2
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