Galowras Farm, St Ewe, St Austell, PL26 6EW

Authority: Cornwall
Appeal type: minor · Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: PL26 6EW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed development would be in a suitable location, taking account of the Council's spatial strategy and the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the scenic beauty of the Cornwall National Landscape

What decided it

The significant and enduring harm to character and appearance and the scenic beauty of the Cornwall National Landscape, which substantially outweighs the limited benefits of a single self-build dwelling, and the conflict with the development plan taken as a whole.

The significant and enduring harm to character and appearance and scenic beauty substantially outweighs the limited benefits of a single self-build dwelling, economic benefits during construction and post-occupation, and greater sustainability features compared to the fallback position.

Plan policies cited: Policy 7, Policy 2, Policy 12, Policy 23, Policy C1(7)

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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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