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Dismissed12 June 20243334847

Land At Iron Mine Lane, Dousland, Yelverton, PL20 6NA

Planning appeal 3334847 at Land At Iron Mine Lane, Dousland, Yelverton, PL20 6NA (Dartmoor) was dismissed on 12 June 2024 by Inspector Wilson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area with particular regard to the special qualities of Dartmoor National Park.

change of use of land from agriculture to keeping of horses and erection of stable block

Authority
Dartmoor
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
agricultural · Change of use
Inspector
Wilson S
Postcode
PL20 6NA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area with particular regard to the special qualities of Dartmoor National Park

What decided it

The proposed stable block would be a detached and standalone building in an otherwise undeveloped field, contrary to Policy 5.10's requirement for equestrian development to be clustered with existing building groups, causing unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of Dartmoor National Park.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Strategic Policy 1.1Strategic Policy 1.2Strategic Policy 2.1Strategic Policy 2.6Policy 5.10

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