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

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

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.

Framework references: 88, 89

Plan policies cited: Policy TTV1, Policy TTV26, Policy SPT1, Policy SPT2, Policy DEV15, Policy DEV29, Policy DEV32, Policy DEV20, Policy DEV23, Policy HNPH1, Policy HNPEN1

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