Agricultural Building At Stoneleigh Farm, Shebbear, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5QT

conversion of existing agricultural buildings to a Welfare Processing Facility

Authority: Torridge District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: agricultural · Minor offices/R&D/light industry
Inspector: Hills J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on highway safety
the effect on the living conditions of nearby residents with particular regard to the disposal of hazardous substances, odour and air quality
whether the site is in a suitable location having regard to local policy

What decided it

The failure to demonstrate acceptable effects on highway safety and living conditions of nearby residents, particularly regarding odour and air quality impacts, meant the development could not accord with local plan policies DM15 and ST11 despite economic benefits.

Framework references: 57

Plan policies cited: Policy ST07, Policy ST11, Policy DM01, Policy DM02, Policy DM05, Policy DM14, Policy DM15

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