LVA can confirm that it has now received the Planning Inspectorate’s decision to allow an outline planning application for up to 100 dwellings on Land at Tidcombe Hall, Tiverton, Devon.
Following a lengthy Inquiry, the Planning Inspector considered that the adverse impacts of the development would not significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits when assessed against the NPPF policies taken as whole, including those which promote sustainable locations and the provision of affordable homes.
It was found that the proposed development would provide benefits that carried significant weight in terms of the delivery of market and affordable housing. There would also be improvements to Tidcombe Hall and economic benefits that carry moderate weight, and minor benefits to Tidcombe Bridge and biodiversity net gain. The adverse impacts in terms of locational suitability, character and appearance, and designated heritage assets, and the associated policy conflicts, carried no more than moderate weight, while the loss of agricultural land was only afforded minor weight. An award for partial costs was also allowed.
We now look forward to selecting a suitable development partner to bring the site forward and deliver the much-needed housing that is required in the area. We invite enquiries from parties that may be interested.
2.7.2025
