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Allowed10 February 20253338076

Little Coombe, Meavy, Yelverton, PL20 6PJ

Planning appeal 3338076 at Little Coombe, Meavy, Yelverton, PL20 6PJ (Dartmoor) was allowed on 10 February 2025 by Inspector Reeves K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area including: (a) whether the development would conserve and enhance the landscape and scenic beauty of Dartmoor National Park (DNP); and (b) whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of Meavy Conservation Area (CA).

change of use stables to office and storage and installation of solar panels

Authority
Dartmoor
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
employment-industrial · Change of use
Inspector
Reeves K
Postcode
PL20 6PJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area including: (a) whether the development would conserve and enhance the landscape and scenic beauty of Dartmoor National Park (DNP); and (b) whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of Meavy Conservation Area (CA)

What decided it

The tight site boundary around the building, combined with the limited visual prominence of alterations and the absence of material increase in movements, means the proposal would not cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of Dartmoor National Park or the Meavy Conservation Area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
SP 1.1SP 1.2SP 2.1SP 2.7SP 2.8Policy 3.7

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