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Dismissed16 July 20253361724

Barn to the Easgt of Ford House, Drewsteignton, Exeter, EX6 6RD

Planning appeal 3361724 at Barn to the Easgt of Ford House, Drewsteignton, Exeter, EX6 6RD (Dartmoor) was dismissed on 16 July 2025 by Inspector Tucker A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would be acceptable in principle, with regard to the relevant Policies of the development plan, and its effect on the character and appearance of the area.

change of use of barn to bunk/camping barn, erection of lean-to extension and siting of a shepherd hut for ancillary use

Authority
Dartmoor
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Tucker A
Postcode
EX6 6RD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would be acceptable in principle, with regard to the relevant Policies of the development plan, and its effect on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposal would not satisfy the locational test in Policy 5.5 requiring well-relation to tourist services, and would constitute high-impact alterations to a historic building contrary to Policy 2.8 without evidence of marketing for less harmful uses.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 5.5Policy 2.8Policy 2.7Policy 1.1Policy 1.2Policy 1.5Policy 2.1Policy 5.9

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