no policy requirement to prevent change

There is no policy requirement to prevent change, only to ensure that it is sympathetic to the area’s context or would enhance the quality of the area.

Despite South West Design Review Panel's conclusion that the scheme was outstanding and met with the tests in paragraph 79 e) of the Framework; the Inspector “formed different conclusions” on some aspects of the design. He concluded, it did not meet the high bar of paragraph 79. The appeal was therefore dismissed.