Little Greyhills, Diptford, TOTNES, TQ9 7NQ

Change of use from agricultural to mixed therapy/education/tourism/agriculture use including seasonal camping (retrospective) 5600 m2; erection of the Wildflower Cabin (retrospective); siting of the shepherd’s hut known as ‘The Apple Wagon’ (retrospective); siting of two shepherd’s huts (retrospective); conversion of the stable building to field kitchen and shower and toilet facilities; and works to install a package treatment plant and drainage mound

Authority: South Hams District Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector: Graham J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The suitability of the location for the proposed development, with particular regard to the spatial strategy set out in the Development Plan; accessibility by sustainable modes of transport; the safety of highway users; any impacts upon the living conditions of neighbouring residents; and the effect of the development upon the character of the landscape

What decided it

The proposal fails to demonstrate safe access to the highway network and adequate protection from noise disturbance for neighbouring residents, and generates a significant increase in private car trips that cannot be mitigated, making the location unsuitable under Policy DEV15.

Plan policies cited: Policy TTV26, Policy DEV15, Policy DEV1, Policy DEV23, Policy 23

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