1 Old School House Cottage, Bickleigh, PLYMOUTH, PL6 7AG

proposed erection of replacement dwelling

Authority: South Hams District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Wilson S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the principle of the proposed development with specific regard to its location
its effect on the character and appearance of the area
whether or not the proposal would respond acceptably to housing need
the effect of the scheme on protected species
whether or not the proposed development would provide suitable drainage
whether or not the proposal would provide sufficient opportunities for low carbon design

What decided it

The appeal site's poor accessibility to services and resulting unsustainable reliance on private car travel for future occupiers, combined with unresolved concerns regarding protected species surveys and drainage capacity, rendered the proposal contrary to the development plan with no material considerations of sufficient weight to justify approval.

Framework references: 109, 83

Plan policies cited: TTV26, TTV1, SPT1, SPT2, DEV20, DEV23, TTV29, DEV8, DEV26, DEV35, DEV32, PLY44

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