®Planning appeal decision
Woodentop, Littledown Lane, Newton Poppleford, Devon, EX10 0BG
described in the application as “alteration to design of agricultural building approved under ref. 17/1130/COU (retrospective), change of use of part of the land holding for amenity use including retention of a timber amenity hut”
- Authority
- East Devon District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- agricultural · Change of use
- Inspector
- Hills J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including Grade 1 agricultural land
- whether the site is in a suitable location for the proposal having regard to local policies that seek to limit development in the countryside
What decided it
The hut's overtly domestic hexagonal design and the proposed amenity use of Grade 1 agricultural land lack justification under the development plan and would harmfully urbanise a protected National Landscape, whereas the agricultural barn itself is justified by genuine agricultural need and acceptable design.
Framework references: 182, 115, 117
Plan policies cited: Policy EN13, Policy D7, Policy EP6, Policy D1, Strategy 7, Strategy 46, Policy TC2
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