How are planning decisions made?

How are planning decisions made?

Applications are assessed against:

  • National planning policy
  • Dartmoor’s Local Plan
  • Neighbourhood/community plans
  • Other relevant evidence

We can only consider material planning considerations, such as:

  • Privacy, light, and overshadowing
  • Parking, traffic, and highway safety
  • Noise and disturbance
  • Impact on listed buildings/conservation areas
  • Layout, design, and materials
  • Nature conservation

Issues like property value or loss of a view are not material considerations.