®Planning appeal decision
Sandy Way, Kerswell, CULLOMPTON, EX15 2EJ
the erection of a self-build dwelling
- Authority
- East Devon District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Sims B
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the principle of the proposal with respect to current adopted planning policy regarding the location of development
- the effect the proposed dwelling would have on the site and surrounding countryside
- whether there are other material considerations in favour of the proposed development
What decided it
The unsustainable location of the site, unserved by public transport or accessible local community facilities, carrying substantial weight against the proposal and significantly and demonstrably outweighing the moderate benefits when assessed against the tilted balance test.
The moderate weight of supporting considerations (rural housing flexibility, brownfield status, housing contribution, and identified family need) was significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the substantial weight of the site's unsustainable location and lack of public transport and community facilities, applying the tilted balance under NPPF paragraph 11d.
Framework references: 11, 82, 83, 84
Plan policies cited: Strategic Policy 1, Strategic Policy 2, Strategic Policy 6, Strategic Policy 7, Policy D1
Judgments cited: Braintree DC v SSCLG & Granville Developments; Dartford BC v SSCLG & ORS
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.