®Planning appeal decision
Barn Opposite Meavy Barton, Meavy, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6PJ
the change of use and conversion of a redundant agricultural barn to two bed residential unit and associated works
- Authority
- Dartmoor
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Evans J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the scheme upon the character and appearance of the barn and upon the area, having particular regard to its location within the Dartmoor National Park, the effect upon the significance of a nearby Non-Designated Heritage Asset, and upon a veteran tree, and whether the scheme would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area, and whether it would preserve the settings of nearby listed buildings
- Whether the existing building would be suitable for conversion
- Whether the scheme would be in a suitable location for residential development having regard to local and national policy
- Whether the scheme would result in an unacceptable flood risk, having regard to both river and surface water flooding
What decided it
The scheme would result in unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the Dartmoor National Park, conservation area, and settings of nearby listed buildings that would not be outweighed by any public benefits, combined with failure to meet local needs housing requirements and inadequate conversion justification.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy 1.1, Policy 1.2, Policy 1.5, Policy 2.1, Policy 2.5, Policy 2.6, Policy 2.7, Policy 2.8
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.