®Planning appeal decision
Thorn Farm, Lewdown, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4PS
the conversion and extension of an existing barn into residential accommodation and demolition of a former agricultural building and lean -to
- Authority
- West Devon Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Pope N
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the site is a suitable location for a new dwelling, having particular regard to national and local planning policies for housing within the countryside
- The effect upon the character and appearance of the area and the host building
What decided it
The identification of the traditional stone barn as a non-designated heritage asset capable of protection and enhancement under policy TTV26.1(v), combined with the overall preservation of character through sympathetic conversion and removal of detracting elements, justified allowing the appeal despite the countryside location.
Framework references: 57
Plan policies cited: TTV26, TTV26.1, TTV26.1(iii), TTV26.1(v), TTV26.2(ii), TTV26.2(vi), DEV35, DEV32
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.