Land At Grid Reference 245334 118417 Frithelstock Stone, Bideford, EX38 8PB

Planning appeal 6008887 at Land At Grid Reference 245334 118417 Frithelstock Stone, Bideford, EX38 8PB (Torridge) was allowed on 3 July 2026 by Inspector J Hills, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the site is suitable for residential development, having regard to its location, the proposed land use, and the amount of development.

permission in principle for residential development of between 5 and 7 no.dwellings

Authority: Torridge
Appeal type: minor · Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Inspector: J Hills
Postcode: EX38 8PB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the site is suitable for residential development, having regard to its location, the proposed land use, and the amount of development

What decided it

The absence of a 5-year housing land supply means the tilted balance applies, and the social benefits of housing delivery and the site's sustainability for a rural location outweigh the conflict with local housing strategy policies.

The social benefits of housing delivery and the site's sustainability credentials, including good public transport access and support for rural community vitality, outweigh the adverse impacts of loss of agricultural land and the absence of identified affordable housing or local occupancy provision, such that the proposal amounts to sustainable development under Framework paragraph 11

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy ST07Policy ST19Policy ST18Policy DM24Policy ST17Policy ST10Policy DM05Policy ST14Policy ST04Policy DM04Policy DM08APolicy ST01
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 83Paragraph 110Paragraph 115Paragraph 129Paragraph 135Paragraph 139Paragraph 187

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