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Dismissed12 June 20266005440

Land Adjacent Bowdenhayes, George Nympton, EX36 4JE

Planning appeal 6005440 at Land Adjacent Bowdenhayes, George Nympton, EX36 4JE (North Devon) was dismissed on 12 June 2026 by Inspector C Butcher, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would be in a suitable location, taking account of the Council's spatial strategy.

residential development for the erection of two dwellings and associated works

Authority
North Devon
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
C Butcher
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

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ST07Policy ST17Policy DM24Policy ST19Policy DM04(k)Policy ST04Policy DM04Policy DM08A
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 61Paragraph 73Paragraph 82Paragraph 110

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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