Planning appeal decision
3 Bridge Cottages, Lapford, Crediton, EX17 6QS
Planning appeal 3264221 at 3 Bridge Cottages, Lapford, Crediton, EX17 6QS (Mid Devon District Council) was allowed on 5 August 2021 by Inspector Cresswell C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the setting of No's 1-3 Bridge Cottages, which are Grade II listed buildings.
Garden room
- Authority
- Mid Devon District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cresswell C
- Postcode
- EX17 6QS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the setting of No's 1-3 Bridge Cottages, which are Grade II listed buildings
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to privacy and outlook
What decided it
The garden room's contemporary design, physical separation from the listed building, and limited visibility from public vantage points mean it has a largely neutral effect on the setting of the listed terrace and does not harmfully affect neighbouring living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM1Policy DM11Policy DM25
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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