Store at rear Belvedere House, Danby Lane, Exmouth, EX8 1QS

demolition of warehouse/general industrial building (use classes B2 and B8) and erection of 3no. work/live units and 1no. dwelling (use class C3)

Authority: East Devon District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Hills J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on employment provision, having regard to local and national policy

What decided it

The loss of employment provision in a well-connected location, contrary to policies supporting economic growth, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the benefits of housing delivery in an area with a 2.97-year housing land supply.

The benefits of housing delivery and brownfield redevelopment were outweighed by the significant harm to employment provision and conflict with policies supporting economic growth and local business needs

Framework references: 85, 11

Plan policies cited: LP Strategy 32, NP Policy EE3, ELP Policy SE04

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