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Dismissed11 September 20266009388

Thorn Lodge, Wembury, PL9 0EF

Planning appeal 6009388 at Thorn Lodge, Wembury, PL9 0EF (South Hams) was dismissed on 11 September 2026 by Inspector M Russell, 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 and host dwelling, including whether it would preserve and enhance the natural beauty of the South Devon National Landscape and Heritage Coast.

Extension and alterations, including a new balcony to the east, external steps to the west, solar panels on the outbuilding, and a ground source heat pump

Authority
South Hams
Appeal type
householder · Householder
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
M Russell
Postcode
PL9 0EF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and host dwelling, including whether it would preserve and enhance the natural beauty of the South Devon National Landscape and Heritage Coast

What decided it

The identified harm to the non-designated heritage asset and failure to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the National Landscape and Heritage Coast, which were not outweighed by the limited public benefits of the proposal.

The benefits of the proposed extensions, including improved living conditions and thermal efficiency, were substantially outweighed by the adverse effects identified to the non-designated heritage asset, the National Landscape and the Heritage Coast

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy TTV29Policy DEV20Policy DEV21Policy DEV23Policy DEV24Policy DEV25
Judgments
Holborn Studios Ltd v The Council of the London Borough of Hackney [2017] EWHC 2823 (Admin)

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