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Dismissed6 May 20253349940

Land East of Vounder Farmhouse, Meaver Road, Mullion, TR12 7DN

Planning appeal 3349940 at Land East of Vounder Farmhouse, Meaver Road, Mullion, TR12 7DN (Cornwall Council) was dismissed on 6 May 2025 by Inspector Fish A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area including the Cornwall National Landscape.

described on the planning application form as ‘Proposed development of 6 dwellings (including 4 affordable dwellings), vehicular access, landscaping and associated external works’

Authority
Cornwall Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Fish A
Postcode
TR12 7DN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area including the Cornwall National Landscape
  • Whether the appeal site is in a suitable location for housing, including affordable housing with regard to the development plan

What decided it

The harmful effect on the landscape character and natural beauty of the Cornwall National Landscape, combined with the site's failure to be adjacent to the existing built-up area of Mullion, meant the proposal conflicted with the development plan as a whole and the presumption in favour of sustainable development was not engaged.

The significant benefits of affordable housing provision and contribution to housing supply did not outweigh the conflict with the development plan arising from landscape harm in a National Landscape where great weight must be given to conservation and enhancement.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 1Policy 2Policy 3Policy 7Policy 9Policy 12Policy 21Policy 23
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 61Paragraph 189

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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