Higher Southcombe Farm, Northlew, EX20 3PD

Planning appeal 3331973 at Higher Southcombe Farm, Northlew, EX20 3PD (West Devon Borough Council) was dismissed on 9 August 2024 by Inspector Cresswell C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the site is a suitable location for the proposed dwelling, having particular regard to planning policies which seek to control new development in the countryside.

erection of dwelling, garage and associated works

Authority: West Devon Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Cresswell C
Postcode: EX20 3PD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the site is a suitable location for the proposed dwelling, having particular regard to planning policies which seek to control new development in the countryside
the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
whether the proposal would comply with policies that seek to steer new development away from areas at the highest risk from flooding

What decided it

The conflict with Local Plan policies promoting sustainable land use patterns and the harmful effect on the character and appearance of the rural area outweighed the acceptable flood risk position.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy TTV1Policy SPT1Policy SPT2Policy TTV26Policy TTV27Policy TTV29Policy DEV8Policy DEV20Policy DEV23Policy DEV35
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 165Paragraph 166Paragraph 167Paragraph 168

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