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Dismissed23 March 20266002745

Land at Sx 683 928 (Land to West of Martin Farm) Whiddon Down, Whiddon Down, Devon, EX20 2QL

Planning appeal 6002745 at Land at Sx 683 928 (Land to West of Martin Farm) Whiddon Down, Whiddon Down, Devon, EX20 2QL (West Devon Borough Council) was dismissed on 23 March 2026 by Inspector Hills J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether prior approval should be granted, with particular regard to the location of the buildings and natural light.

prior approval (Class Q) for a change of use of 3no. buildings on an agri. unit to 7no. dwellinghouses (Use Class C3)

Authority
West Devon Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Hills J
Postcode
EX20 2QL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether prior approval should be granted, with particular regard to the location of the buildings and natural light

What decided it

The proposal failed to demonstrate compliance with the GPDO conditions requiring that the location not be undesirable and that adequate natural light be provided to all habitable rooms, due to the proximity and density of tree cover.

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