The Yard, Clapperentale Farm, Escot Park, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1LU

the siting of rural workers dwelling (static caravan) in support of rural business (retrospective)

Authority: East Devon District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Hearing
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Butcher C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether there is an essential need for a rural worker to live permanently at the appeal site in the countryside
notwithstanding the Council's spatial strategy, whether the site is in a sustainable location with regards to access to services and facilities

What decided it

The very significant weight attributed to the appellant's personal circumstances, in particular the real prospect of homelessness, which outweighed the harm and development plan conflict identified.

the very significant weight given to the appellant's personal circumstances (risk of homelessness) clearly outweighed the conflict with the development plan and the very limited harm identified.

Framework references: 84

Plan policies cited: Policy H4, Strategy 5B, Policy TC2, Policy NP9

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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