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Split Decision29 July 20253360217

Westcroft Mohuns Close, Tavistock, PL19 9BJ

Planning appeal 3360217 at Westcroft Mohuns Close, Tavistock, PL19 9BJ (West Devon Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 29 July 2025 by Inspector Nicholls H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

proposed detached 'velux' roof bungalow & proposed new vehicle access and carport

Authority
West Devon Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Nicholls H
Postcode
PL19 9BJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effects of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers of Westcroft, with particular regard to outlook
  • whether the proposal would incorporate adequate energy efficiency measures
  • the effects of the proposal on the Plymouth Sound and Estuaries Special Area of Conservation and Tamar Estuaries Complex Special Protection Area

What decided it

The harm to character and appearance and living conditions of neighbouring occupiers from the proposed dwelling significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest benefit of providing a single family-sized dwelling in a sustainable location in the context of housing shortfall.

The adverse impacts of the proposed dwelling to character and appearance and living conditions of neighbouring occupiers significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of providing a family-sized dwelling in a sustainable location and limited economic benefit from construction, such that the proposal does not constitute sustainable development and the presumption in favour does not apply.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
DEV20DEV23DEV1DEV32DEL1DEV26
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11
Judgments
Holborn Studios Ltd v The Council of the London Borough of Hackney [2017] EWHC 2823; Wheatcroft Ltd v SSE [1982]

How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.

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