Planning appeal decision
25 Cliff Street, Mevagissey, PL26 6QJ
Planning appeal 6010800 at 25 Cliff Street, Mevagissey, PL26 6QJ (Cornwall) was dismissed on 23 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area.
2 storey extension to provide holiday let which includes kitchen, living area and double bedroom
- Authority
- Cornwall
- Appeal type
- Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- leisure-sport
- Postcode
- PL26 6QJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area
What decided it
The identified harm to the designated heritage asset was not outweighed by the limited public benefits, and the proposal therefore conflicted with the development plan and the Act.
the identified harm to the designated heritage asset was not outweighed by the public benefits
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 2Policy 12Policy 24 of the Cornwall Local Plan Strategic Policies 2010-2030Policy C1 of the Climate Emergency Development Plan Document February 2023Policy HC1 of the Mevagissey Parish Neighbourhood Development Plan Made June 2018Policy D1 of the Mevagissey Parish Neighbourhood Development Plan Made June 2018Policy EE4 of the Mevagissey Parish Neighbourhood Development Plan Made June 2018
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Policy HE6Policy HE4Policy DP3Policy S4
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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