Moorview Cottage, Pyworthy, Holsworthy, EX22 6LG

conversion of disused agricultural barn to 2 units of holiday accommodation without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 1/1720/2002/48/0015, dated 15 January 2003.  The condition in dispute is No 1 which states that the premises shall be used for holiday accommodation only and for no other purposes (including any purpose in Class C3 of the Schedule to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987, or in any provision equivalent to that class in any Statutory Instrument for revoking and re-enacting that Order:  The reason given for the condition is: Other residential use would be contrary to Policy DVT2 of the Revised Deposit Torridge District Local Plan

Authority: Torridge
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: leisure-sport
Postcode: EX22 6LG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the condition is reasonable and necessary, having regard to the location and access to services and facilities
The effect of the loss of holiday accommodation on local tourism

What decided it

The property's 20-month marketing history at reasonable prices with no firm offers, combined with its remote rural location making it unattractive to the tourism market, provided compelling evidence that the holiday occupancy condition was no longer reasonable or necessary.

No balancing exercise was undertaken; the proposal was found to accord with the development plan and no material considerations indicated a different decision should be taken.

Framework references: 84, 88, 11

Plan policies cited: Policy ST07, Policy ST10, Policy ST13, Policy DM18, Policy DM27, Policy DVT2

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