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Dismissed28 October 20253367098

Town Barton Farm, Church Road (Road From Church Road To Holsworthy Bridge), Highampton, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5LE

Planning appeal 3367098 at Town Barton Farm, Church Road (Road From Church Road To Holsworthy Bridge), Highampton, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5LE (West Devon Borough Council) was dismissed on 28 October 2025 by Inspector Faulkner H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would be suitably located having regard to relevant development plan policies on development in the countryside.

the change of use from agricultural fields to secure dog walking/exercise fields, creation of access and parking , and erection of boundary fence

Authority
West Devon Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Faulkner H
Postcode
EX21 5LE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would be suitably located having regard to relevant development plan policies on development in the countryside
  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The isolated countryside location without sufficient occupational justification and reliance on private car access conflicted with development plan policies and represented unsustainable development that could not be outweighed by acknowledged benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy TTV1Policy TTV26Policy SPT1Policy SPT2Policy DEV15Policy DEV29Policy DEV32Policy DEV20Policy DEV23Policy HNPH1Policy HNPEN1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 88Paragraph 89

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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