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Dismissed30 June 20266005746

Land and Building at Ngr 293039 108795 (Rashleighayes Farm), Bickleigh, Devon, EX16 8HF

Planning appeal 6005746 at Land and Building at Ngr 293039 108795 (Rashleighayes Farm), Bickleigh, Devon, EX16 8HF (Mid Devon) was dismissed on 30 June 2026 by Inspector C Butcher, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, taking account of the legitimate fallback position.

the demolition of existing barn with Class Q approval and proposed new build dwelling in its place

Authority
Mid Devon
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
C Butcher
Postcode
EX16 8HF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, taking account of the legitimate fallback position

What decided it

The proposed development would result in a much larger, more prominent modern dwelling that would be incongruous and harmful to the character and appearance of the rural area compared to the fallback barn conversion, with no material considerations outweighing this development plan conflict.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy S1Policy S9Policy S14Policy DM1

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