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The proposed development is recommended for grant because it constitutes sustainable residential infill on appropriately zoned land, successfully interpreting the traditional forms of the Scilly area through a contemporary design that, subject to the reuse of salvaged stone, will not adversely impact the character of the High Value Landscape or compromise pedestrian and traffic safety on the Scilly Walk.

• The principle of residential infill is acceptable, and the demolition of the existing ruin is justified due to its poor state of repair, restricted site width, and findings from the Heritage Building Report that it retains limited features of interest.
• The contemporary 'thin form' design acts as a subordinate foil to larger modern dwellings nearby and appropriately integrates into the hillside cluster, provided that salvaged stone is incorporated into the west facade to better anchor the building to its context.
• Traffic and pedestrian safety concerns raised by appellants regarding the Scilly Walk are mitigated by the low-speed road characteristics and the provision of a single parking space, which aligns with national policies to reduce car dependency in historic urban cores.