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Dismissed27 May 20253356350

The Paddock, Derriton, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6JU

Planning appeal 3356350 at The Paddock, Derriton, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6JU (Torridge District Council) was dismissed on 27 May 2025 by Inspector Sims B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The definition of amenity space and off-road car parking for occupiers of the proposed holiday letting unit.

change of use to holiday letting

Authority
Torridge District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Sims B
Postcode
EX22 6JU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The definition of amenity space and off-road car parking for occupiers of the proposed holiday letting unit
  • The provision of flood resilience measures
  • Whether sufficient information is provided in these respects

What decided it

The proposal failed to provide sufficient information regarding defined amenity space, off-road car parking, and flood resilience measures, contrary to the development plan policies requiring good design responsive to site characteristics and effective flood risk management.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ST04Policy DM04Policy ST03

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