Dartmouth barn conversion blocked in locals-only row
Ms Jackson told the planning committee: "This is a really high-risk project, and the applicants are running a farm that needs all income streams."If you want to save this building, you have to understand that that sort of restriction is not necessary."Supporters, including local councillor Ged Yardy, argued the scheme would preserve two heritage buildings and bring more benefits than harm, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) reported"The design as it stands is perfectly acceptable," he said.But planning officers maintained the development would have adverse impacts, including poor pedestrian access, and the local connection policy should remain."There is a scheme to be delivered here, but I don't think this is it," said committee chair Mark Long."There is a clear policy requiring a local connection, and I do believe that is important."
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