4 The Grange, Dousland, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6NN

Planning appeal 6001888 at 4 The Grange, Dousland, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6NN (Dartmoor) was allowed on 20 March 2026 by Inspector Cooper-Young C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the development conserves and enhances the natural beauty and cultural heritage of the National Park.

Temporary 5 year permission for the siting of a mobile home in a residential garden for use as an independent unit of emergency accommodation

Authority: Dartmoor
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Cooper-Young C
Postcode: PL20 6NN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the development conserves and enhances the natural beauty and cultural heritage of the National Park
whether the appeal site is in an appropriate location for housing, having regard to the development plan
whether any harm arising in relation to the first two main issues is justified by the appellant's personal circumstances

What decided it

The appellant's exceptional personal circumstances, including age, disability, health issues, and severely constrained housing options, were given very substantial weight and clearly outweighed the identified conflict with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Strategic Policy 1.1Strategic Policy 1.2Strategic Policy 1.5Strategic Policy 3.1Strategic Policy 3.4Strategic Policy 3.6Strategic Policy 3.12
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 189

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