Estrayer Park Farm Tavistock Road, Okehampton, EX20 4LR

Planning appeal 3347114 at Estrayer Park Farm Tavistock Road, Okehampton, EX20 4LR (Dartmoor) was allowed on 3 December 2024 by Inspector Kent R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the amended elevations on the character and appearance of the barns including their effect on the significance of the buildings as non-designated heritage assets having regard to the site's location in the Dartmoor National Park.

Convert three redundant barns to three holiday units with amended elevations including uPVC windows, doors and rooflights

Authority: Dartmoor
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Kent R
Postcode: EX20 4LR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the amended elevations on the character and appearance of the barns including their effect on the significance of the buildings as non-designated heritage assets having regard to the site's location in the Dartmoor National Park

What decided it

The amended elevations, despite differing from approved plans, do not cause harm to the character and appearance of the barns, their significance as non-designated heritage assets, or the special qualities of the Dartmoor National Park.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: DLP policy 1.5DLP Policy 5.5DLP policies SP1.1DLP policies SP1.3DLP policies SP1.5DLP policies SP2.7DLP policies SP2.8DLP Policies 1.2DLP Policies 4.5

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