Inspector's Appeal Hearing Agenda

AGENDA FOR INQUIRY HEARING PROPOSED REPLACEMENT DWELLING at THIE DHORLISH, BALLAGLASS, CORNAA

APPEAL REF: AP25/0011 APPLICATION REF: 25/90119/B dated 3 February 2025 APPELLANT: Mr Keith Hoyes DATE OF INQUIRY: Tuesday 19 August 2025

• 1. Introductions and Opening Remarks by Inspector

• a. Procedure
• b. Clarification
• c. Issues

• 2. Review of relevant planning policy a. Any general comments by Appellants or DEFA on policy background

(optional – see also Item 3.b below)

• 3. Issue 1 – Principle - Planning Status of the Site

• a. whether the residential use has ceased

• i. how assessed with reference to planning law and policy
• ii. current condition of the land following removal of the original dwelling

• b. whether the site is previously developed land as defined and subject to exception under GP3(c)
• c. whether the proposal would comply with GP3(d) and HP12-13
• d. whether there is a planning fallback position i. whether previous approval 22/01470/B dated 17 March 2023 for

partial demolition and refurbishment remains extant and could be implemented

• 4. Issue 2 – Sustainability

• a. countryside encroachment

• i. degree of impact - scale and location
• ii. design, scale, character and appearance

• b. location and travel modes

• i. access
• ii. distance from settlements
• iii. public transport

• 5. Planning Benefits and Any Other Matters

• a. Provision of modern dwelling
• b. personal circumstances
• c. (other)

• 6. Conditions

• a. biodiversity
• b. access
• c. other

• 7. Closing Submissions (optional)
• 8. Close