Planning appeal decision
Brackenrigg, Cathole Lane, Uplyme, Devon, DT7 3XD
Planning appeal 3343467 at Brackenrigg, Cathole Lane, Uplyme, Devon, DT7 3XD (East Devon District Council) was dismissed on 13 January 2025 by Inspector Butcher C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would be of a low carbon sustainable design.
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- Authority
- East Devon District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Butcher C
- Postcode
- DT7 3XD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would be of a low carbon sustainable design
- Whether the proposed development would be in a suitable location, taking account of its effect on character and appearance and access to services and facilities
What decided it
The proposed development's failure to achieve low carbon sustainable design, conflicting with Policy UEN2 of the Uplyme Neighbourhood Plan and local plan sustainability policies, could not be outweighed by the limited economic benefits or the otherwise suitable location.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy UEN2Policy UEM4LP Strategy 3LP Policy D1LP Strategies 5BLP Strategy 46
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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