Land adjacent Bowdenhayes, George Nympton, EX36 4JE

residential development for the erection of two dwellings and associated works

Authority: North Devon
Appeal type: minor · Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: EX36 4JE

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
whether the proposed development would make efficient use of land
the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The conflict with the Council's spatial strategy in directing development to sustainable locations, combined with the inefficient use of land, meant the adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits of housing provision.

the limited benefits of providing two new homes and supporting local facilities were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the harm from locational unsuitability (reliance on private vehicles, distance from everyday facilities) and inefficient use of land

Framework references: 11, 61, 73, 82, 110

Plan policies cited: Policy ST07, Policy ST17, Policy DM24, Policy ST19, Policy DM04(k), Policy ST04, Policy DM04, Policy DM08A

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