Land At Grid Reference 243890 125702, High Park Close, Bideford, Devon, EX39 3HJ

proposed single dwelling of High Park Close, with off-street parking, rear amenity space and associated works

Authority: Torridge District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Rose C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on green infrastructure
the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the proposed development on surface water drainage

What decided it

The unacceptable loss of green infrastructure, which would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the modest housing and economic benefits when assessed against the Framework taken as a whole.

The loss of green infrastructure significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest benefits of housing delivery and economic activity, even accounting for the Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply.

Framework references: 11, 181

Plan policies cited: Policy DM09, Policy ST04, Policy DM04, Policy ST03

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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