Planning appeal decision
Land at Ngr 312090/115702, Culm Davy, Hemyock, EX15 3UN
Planning appeal 6005161 at Land at Ngr 312090/115702, Culm Davy, Hemyock, EX15 3UN (Mid Devon) was dismissed on 29 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the site would be a suitable location for the proposed development.
self build change of use of an existing building to a dwelling (c3 use) with associated alterations, landscaping and parking
- Authority
- Mid Devon
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Postcode
- EX15 3UN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the site would be a suitable location for the proposed development
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with specific regard to the Blackdown Hills National Landscape
What decided it
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See them with an accountWhat the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S1Policy S2Policy S14Policy DM1Policy DM3Policy DM9Policy DM27Policy S9Policy DM4Policy DM5Policy DM28Policy S8
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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