®Planning appeal decision
Land & Building South Of New Mills Lane, Kenwyn, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3EZ
the conversion of redundant stone building to dwelling house, extension & associated works
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Butcher C
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the existing building is suitable for conversion, including the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The material harm to character and appearance caused by the substantial rebuilding operations and associated development works significantly and demonstrably outweighs the limited benefits of providing a single dwelling, even when assessed under the tilted balance triggered by the housing land supply shortfall.
The benefits of re-use of a building, provision of one new home, support for local facilities and construction jobs were afforded limited weight despite the housing land supply shortfall; the significant and enduring harm to character and appearance was given substantial weight reflecting development plan policies and Framework aims; the adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy 7, Policy 2, Policy 3, Policy 12, Policy 21, Policy 23, Policy 27, Policy C1 of the Climate Emergency DPD 2023, Policy E6 of the Kenwyn Neighbourhood Development Plan, Policy H1 of the Kenwyn Neighbourhood Development Plan
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.