Land At Sx 698 977, North Beer Farm, Spreyton, EX17 5AP

Planning appeal 3334066 at Land At Sx 698 977, North Beer Farm, Spreyton, EX17 5AP (West Devon Borough Council) was allowed on 6 September 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 industrial units, having particular regard to planning policies which seek to control new development in the countryside.

alterations to north east elevation of agricultural building including new cladding, 4 roller shutter doors & 4 pedestrian doors (retrospective) & change of use from agricultural to light industrial (Class E)

Authority: West Devon Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: employment-industrial · Other minor developments
Inspector: Cresswell C
Postcode: EX17 5AP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the site is a suitable location for the industrial units, having particular regard to planning policies which seek to control new development in the countryside
whether the proposal would comply with policies that seek to deliver low carbon development

What decided it

The economic benefits of supporting rural businesses and diversifying an existing agricultural enterprise outweighed the environmental harm of poor accessibility, particularly given the small scale of the development and limited vehicle trips generated.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy TTV1Policy SPT1Policy SPT2Policy TTV26Policy TTV27Policy DEV15Policy TTV2Policy DEV32Strategic Objective SO11

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