Planning appeal decision
The Tollhouse, Greystone Bridge, Launceston, Devon, PL15 9PD
Planning appeal 3344421 at The Tollhouse, Greystone Bridge, Launceston, Devon, PL15 9PD (West Devon Borough Council) was dismissed on 24 December 2024 by Inspector Wright A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal is an annex or a self-contained residential unit.
‘to regularise the established use of a detached garage associated with the Tollhouse as a self-contained annex.’
- Authority
- West Devon Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wright A
- Postcode
- PL15 9PD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal is an annex or a self-contained residential unit
- If the proposal is a self-contained residential unit, whether this is appropriate having regard to the accessibility of services and facilities and the spatial strategy in the development plan
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to conserving and enhancing the landscape and scenic beauty of the Tamar Valley National Landscape
What decided it
The proposal fails to meet the criteria for a residential annex and constitutes a self-contained dwelling in an isolated countryside location where development is not permitted under Policy TTV26 of the Joint Local Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DEV10Policy TTV1Policy SPT1Policy SPT2Policy TTV26Policy DEV29Policy TTV2Policy DEV32Policy DEV25Policy 9-4 of the Milton Abbot, Chillaton and Kelly Neighbourhood Plan 2022
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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