®Planning appeal decision
Land North West Of Gorran Churchtown , Gorran Churchtown, Cornwall , PL26 6HN
Planning appeal 3332576 at Land North West Of Gorran Churchtown , Gorran Churchtown, Cornwall , PL26 6HN (Cornwall Council) was dismissed on 2 August 2024 by Inspector Jordan A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would have a significant adverse impact on the scenic and distinctive beauty of the surrounding Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
erection of 18 dwellings (12 affordable dwellings and 6 open market dwellings) and associated access road, parking and open space
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Appeal type
- major · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Major dwellings
- Inspector
- Jordan A
- Postcode
- PL26 6HN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would have a significant adverse impact on the scenic and distinctive beauty of the surrounding Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
- Whether the proposal would cause harm to the setting of the Grade II* Listed St Gorran Church
- Whether the proposal would make appropriate provision for community infrastructure in the form of affordable housing and education infrastructure
What decided it
The significant adverse impact on the scenic beauty and character of the AONB, which is given the highest level of protection in the development plan and Framework, outweighs the significant benefits of affordable housing provision.
The significant benefits of affordable housing delivery and economic benefits were outweighed by the significant harm to the landscape character and scenic beauty of the AONB, which is afforded the highest level of protection in the development plan and Framework
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 1Policy 2Policy 3Policy 7Policy 9Policy 12Policy 21Policy 23Policy 24Policy C1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 183Paragraph 64
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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