Housing application knocked back, partly because of the poor public transport provision in the area.
... In a statement, the inspector concluded: "The vast majority of trips made by future residents would be to destinations beyond the village.
"There are limitations with the ability to access suitable facilities on foot, particularly due to their distance."
Bus services serving Seaton finish at 18:30 and do not operate on Sundays, causing residents to warn they are isolated if they do not have access to a car.
The inspector added: "Any residents without such vehicle access would also therefore be highly disadvantaged by the appeal site's location."