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Dismissed17 February 20266001074

St Anthony, Putsborough, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1LD

Planning appeal 6001074 at St Anthony, Putsborough, Braunton, Devon, EX33 1LD (North Devon District Council) was dismissed on 17 February 2026 by Inspector Conde L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the North Devon Coast National Landscape.

demolition of an existing residential garage and construction of a new dwelling for use as short-term let holiday rental accommodation

Authority
North Devon District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector
Conde L
Postcode
EX33 1LD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the North Devon Coast National Landscape

What decided it

The proposal would cause harm to the character and appearance of the area and fail to conserve or enhance the North Devon Coast National Landscape, contrary to the high status of protection afforded to National Landscapes in the Framework and development plan policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ST04Policy ST09Policy ST14Policy DM04Policy DM08APolicy BE1Policy NE1

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