Barns Westacott from Ford Cross to Poadmarsh Cross Ash Mill, Poadmarsh Hill, SOUTH MOLTON, Devon, EX36 4QY

The proposal includes a new access driveway to the existing house, 2 agricultural barn conversions with associated driveways, gardens and boundary treatments”

Authority: North Devon District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Kent R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the barns and their surroundings, including its effect on their significance as non-designated heritage assets
The effect of the proposals on bats
The effect of the use of the proposed access on the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and drivers using Poadmarsh Hill

What decided it

The considerable harm to the character and appearance of the barns and their significance as non-designated heritage assets, which could not be adequately mitigated, outweighed the moderate benefits of conversion and new residential use.

Framework references: 209, 114

Plan policies cited: ST15, DM27, ST14, DM08, DM05

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