14 Horns Park, Bishopsteignton, Devon, TQ14 9RP

Planning appeal 3353839 at 14 Horns Park, Bishopsteignton, Devon, TQ14 9RP (Teignbridge District Council) was dismissed on 20 June 2025 by Inspector Butcher C, 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.

alterations to existing property, construction of new access road, and construction of four new dwellings with parking

Authority: Teignbridge District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Butcher C
Postcode: TQ14 9RP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
whether or not adequate arrangements are made for the disposal of surface water from the site
the effect of the proposed development on protected species

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance caused by the incongruous modern design of the proposed dwellings in relation to the existing traditional bungalows, which alone would not be outweighed by the limited benefits of the scheme.

The harm to character and appearance alone significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of four new dwellings and limited economic benefits, with no material considerations that would outweigh the identified harm and development plan conflict.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy S1Policy S2Policy EN4Policy EN11Policy BSA6
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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