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Dismissed18 September 20253368351

Land South East of Hill Farm Ngr 287048 93161, Whitestone, Devon, EX4 2JN

Planning appeal 3368351 at Land South East of Hill Farm Ngr 287048 93161, Whitestone, Devon, EX4 2JN (Teignbridge District Council) was dismissed on 18 September 2025 by Inspector Butcher C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

the demolition of agricultural building for change of use to residential and construction of self-build detached house with a detached double garage and annexe including change of use of part of the site to residential amenity land, and associated groundworks

Authority
Teignbridge District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Butcher C
Postcode
EX4 2JN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • whether the proposed development would include adequate provision for surface water drainage
  • the effect of the proposed development on protected species

What decided it

The significant and enduring harm to character and appearance caused by the modern design and additional built form in a prominent rural location within an Area of Great Landscape Value, combined with inadequate drainage information, outweighed any limited benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy S1Policy S2Policy S22Policy EN2APolicy EN4Policy EN8

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