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Allowed4 November 20253359279

Middle Dean Farm , Trentishoe, Parracombe, Barnstaple, EX31 4PJ

Planning appeal 3359279 at Middle Dean Farm , Trentishoe, Parracombe, Barnstaple, EX31 4PJ (Exmoor) was allowed on 4 November 2025 by Inspector Marigold O, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the spatial strategy of the Authority means that it is necessary for the Farmhouse to be restricted in its occupation to holiday purposes.

‘proposed conversion of agricultural barn to form dwelling with full residential use together with the change of use of existing farmhouse dwelling to be used as holiday accommodation. As per amended plans and additional information 19.03.15 ’ without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref 62/62/15/001, dated 27 March 2015

Authority
Exmoor
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Marigold O
Postcode
EX31 4PJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the spatial strategy of the Authority means that it is necessary for the Farmhouse to be restricted in its occupation to holiday purposes
  • whether it is necessary, in the interests of the living conditions of the occupiers of the Farmhouse and The Dairy, with regard to privacy and outdoor space, to restrict occupation of the Farmhouse to be only in conjunction with the surrounding farmstead, including The Dairy

What decided it

The spatial strategy of the Exmoor Local Plan does not require the Farmhouse to remain restricted to holiday purposes as no suitable alternative use complies with local plan policies, and the removal of the conjunction condition would not materially worsen living conditions between the two dwellings if mitigating conditions are imposed.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
HC-DC13RT-D4HC-S2HC-D5GP4HC-S4HC-S3GP1CE-S6

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