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Allowed20 October 20266013251

The Old Barn, Abbotskerswell, Newton Abbott, TQ12 5FW

Planning appeal 6013251 at The Old Barn, Abbotskerswell, Newton Abbott, TQ12 5FW (Teignbridge) was allowed on 20 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would be granted planning permission by Class Q of Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the GPDO with particular reference to the extent of the proposed building operations.

Authority
Teignbridge
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Postcode
TQ12 5FW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed development would be granted planning permission by Class Q of Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the GPDO with particular reference to the extent of the proposed building operations
  • If found to be permitted development, whether prior approval is required with particular regard to design or external appearance of the building so as to comply with paragraph Q.2.(1)(f) of the GPDO

What decided it

The structural report demonstrating that the building is capable of conversion with only limited localised remedial works without substantial rebuilding, combined with the proposed external changes being simple in design and not unduly incongruous with the setting, satisfied both the extent of building operations and design or external appearance requirements of Class Q.

What the Inspector cited

Judgments
Hibbitt v SSCLG & Rushcliffe BC [2016] EWHC 2853 (Admin)

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