Land West Of The Meadow, Grenifer Road, Illogan, Cornwall, TR15 3SG

erection of two new semi-detached dwellings

Authority: Cornwall Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Roberts G

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the rural area
whether the proposed development would secure an appropriate standard and quality of amenity space for future occupiers

What decided it

The Council cannot demonstrate a five-year housing land supply, engaging the tilted balance under NPPF paragraph 11(d)(ii), and as the proposal would result in no adverse impacts, the presumption in favour of sustainable development applies.

The benefits of providing two new family-sized dwellings in a sustainable location, making more effective use of land and responding to the housing crisis in Cornwall, outweighed any concerns, particularly as no adverse impacts would result from the proposal.

Framework references: 11, 124, 129, 135, 139, 187

Plan policies cited: Policy 1, Policy 2, Policy 12, Policy 23, Policy C1, Policy NE3, Policy D2, Policy D3, Policy G1

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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