Greendown Farm, Road From Four White Gates Cross To East Pugsley Cross, Chittlehampton, Devon, EX37 9QR

described in the application as “retrospective application for x 4 storage bays, extended hardstanding and office accommodation associated with concrete business ”

Authority: North Devon District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: employment-industrial · Change of use
Inspector: Hills J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the site is a suitable location for the development having regard to the provisions of local and national policy
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of nearby occupants with particular regard to noise and light
The effect of the proposal on highway safety
The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The development conflicts with the development plan as a whole due to its unsuitable rural location, harmful effects on living conditions from noise, and adverse highway safety impacts, which are not outweighed by the acceptable character and appearance effects or economic benefits.

Framework references: 85, 87, 89, 198, 210

Plan policies cited: ST07, ST11, DM14, DM15, DM01, DM02, DM04, DM05, DM08A

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