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.
