FAIRFIELD HOUSE, ASHCOMBE ROAD, DAWLISH, DEVON, EX7 0QQ

the replacement of main buildings with three detached residential dwellings; demolition of outbuildings and provision of one holiday let unit on the footprint of former outbuildings, along with associated works

Authority: Teignbridge District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Andrews M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the open countryside designated as an Area of Great Landscape Value (AGLV), including the setting of the Luscombe Castle and Stonelands House registered park and gardens
The effect of the proposed northerly access to Ashcombe Road on the existing mature oak tree in the roadside hedgebank

What decided it

The suburban character and layout of three detached dwellings would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the AGLV and the setting of designated heritage assets, which could not be outweighed by the housing benefit given the availability of fallback permissions.

Framework references: 135, 212, 213, 215

Plan policies cited: Policy S1, Policy S2, Policy S22, Policy EN2A, Policy EN5, Policy EN12, Policy EN4, Policy EN17, Policy EN16

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