®Planning appeal decision
Barn Opposite Meavy Barton, Meavy, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6PJ
Planning appeal 3354983 at Barn Opposite Meavy Barton, Meavy, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6PJ (Dartmoor) was dismissed on 16 July 2025 by Inspector Evans J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.
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
- Postcode
- PL20 6PJ
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 1.1Policy 1.2Policy 1.5Policy 2.1Policy 2.5Policy 2.6Policy 2.7Policy 2.8
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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