Higher Boswarthen, Newbridge, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8NZ

alterations and extensions

Authority: Cornwall Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Wilson S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, with particular regard to the location of the site within the Cornwall National Landscape

What decided it

The proposal would cause unacceptable levels of light spill and harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the Cornwall National Landscape, particularly the Dark Sky Park designation, which harm outweighs any benefits.

Plan policies cited: Cornwall Local Plan Strategic Policies 2010-2030 Policy 1, Cornwall Local Plan Strategic Policies 2010-2030 Policy 2, Cornwall Local Plan Strategic Policies 2010-2030 Policy 12, Cornwall Local Plan Strategic Policies 2010-2030 Policy 23, Cornwall Local Plan Strategic Policies 2010-2030 Policy 24, Madron Neighbourhood Development Plan 2022-2030 Policy NE3, Madron Neighbourhood Development Plan 2022-2030 Policy BEH1, Climate Emergency Development Plan Document 2023 Policy C1, Cornwall AONB Management Plan 2022-2027 Policy PD-P1, Cornwall AONB Management Plan 2022-2027 Policy PD-P2, Cornwall AONB Management Plan 2022-2027 Policy PD-P11

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What an account adds

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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