Planning appeal decision
The Fish Farm, The Green Lane, St. Erth, Hayle, TR27 6HS
Planning appeal 3340159 at The Fish Farm, The Green Lane, St. Erth, Hayle, TR27 6HS (Cornwall Council) was dismissed on 16 October 2024 by Inspector Wilson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the principle of the proposed development with specific regard to its location.
‘retention of annex to be used as ancillary accommodation/holiday let.’
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Wilson S
- Postcode
- TR27 6HS
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
What decided it
The proposal's conflict with Policy C1 of the Climate Emergency Development Plan Document 2023 due to its location's dependence on private car use and inability to maximise sustainable transport options is a fundamental principle matter that outweighs compliance with other policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 1Policy 2Policy 3Policy 5Policy 12Policy 21Policy 23Policy C1Policy ED9
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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