The level of development required to create
this holiday unit goes beyond a conversion or reuse of an existing
building as it involves the demolition of an existing domestic
garden building and the erection of a larger new build holiday unit
in a countryside location. An existing building has not been
converted or reused and the development is not directly related to
an existing tourism accommodation or leisure attraction. The
development includes all the facilities necessary to constitute a
dwelling and is contrary to policies ST07 and DM18 (2) of the North
Devon and Torridge Local Plan.
The location of the development is unsuitable and contrary to the
aims of the National Planning Policy Framework and Planning Policy
ST13 of the North Devon and Torridge Local Plan. The Framework aims
to guide development to sustainable locations and reduce the need
to travel and facilitate sustainable modes of transport. The site
is remotely located from cafes, restaurants and shops which
tourists may need. The nearest centre to the development with a
wide range of tourist facilities is Barnstaple which is three miles
away to the east.
The above reasons were supported by The Planning Inspectorate on 26
June 2019 when dismissing the appeal (APP/X1118/W/19/3223133) to
refuse to grant planning permission under application 65913.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 24/11/2020
Decision due: 28 Aug 2019 by Head of Place
Contact: Michael Tichford, Head of Place Email: michael.tichford@northdevon.gov.uk.