Dear List,
This time last year, the archaeological society to which I am a member made objection regarding a Devon non metalled sunken lane and footpath, (originally a 'silver/lead mining-trench' of unknown original date, but with substantial revetment walls of medieval date, these partially removed during documented mining exploration in the 19th century, and subsequently rebuilt to retain mine waste), which had up to 12m of revetment wall removed (6m in height) to make additional vehicular access to a property adjacent to the lane/footpath. This work was carried out without planning permission and eventually stopped by district planners.
Retrospective planning permission was applied for which was refused. The district planners have subsequently taken legal advise regarding the requirement of planning permission and it has been concluded that no planning permission is required as the works constitute, despite major engineering works, a new domestic access through an existing curtlage.
The lane/footpath is situated in an AOB, is a direct footpath onto and within half a mile to a National Park, and is in a conservation area.
The 'permitted development' is designated under Class B of Part 2 of the 'Town & Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 and would not therefore require planning permission.
I would be grateful to any member of this list who could quote me 'Class B of Part 2' of the above, and offer any advise on how to further object to this desecration of an important archaeological site.
Kindest regards,
Trevor Dunkerley
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