Land Lying to the South of, Greenacres Bratton Fleming, Barnstaple , EX31 4SG

Without planning permission, within the last 10 years, unauthorised development consisting of the following works: Operational development consisting of the construction of a building in the approximate location marked blue on the attached plan; and The laying of hardstanding and hardcore from the approximate location outlined in green from the attached plan

Authority: North Devon District Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: agricultural · Other minor developments
Inspector: Curnow R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the building erected on the land constitutes permitted development under Class E of Part 6 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended)

What decided it

The development commenced before the required prior approval application was made, which is a mandatory precondition under Class E of the GPDO, meaning the building could not benefit from permitted development rights.

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