®Planning appeal decision
Land east of Vounder Farmhouse, Meaver Road, Mullion, TR12 7DN
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
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.
Framework references: 11, 61, 189
Plan policies cited: Policy 1, Policy 2, Policy 3, Policy 7, Policy 9, Policy 12, Policy 21, Policy 23
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.