Land at Linhay Hill, Ashburton, New Abbot, Devon, TQ13 7UP

Change of use of land used in conjunction with the quarry to the north of the site to a waste transfer station and office (Resubmission)

Authority: Dartmoor
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: minerals-waste · Change of use
Inspector: Gethin T

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
whether the proposed development would constitute 'major development' in the National Park

What decided it

The site's previously developed, industrial character and setting between a business park and active quarry, combined with the proposal's limited scale and lack of significant adverse impact on National Park purposes, meant the development would conserve rather than harm the National Park's natural beauty and landscape character.

Framework references: 190

Plan policies cited: Policy 1.7, Strategic Policy 1.1, Strategic Policy 1.2, Strategic Policy 1.5, Strategic Policy 5.1, Strategic Policy 1.4, Policy 6.4

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