Highfield Higher Way, Harpford, Sidmouth, EX10 0NJ

Planning appeal 3267759 at Highfield Higher Way, Harpford, Sidmouth, EX10 0NJ (East Devon District Council) was dismissed on 3 June 2021 by Inspector Jones M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with particular reference to the settings of the Grade II listed Court Place Cottage, Pump Cottage and Little Thatch and the Grade II* listed Church of St Gregory.

resubmission of previously refused application ref 20/0784/FUL for Construction of dormer windows, raising of roof to provide additional 1st floor accommodation

Authority: East Devon District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Jones M
Postcode: EX10 0NJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with particular reference to the settings of the Grade II listed Court Place Cottage, Pump Cottage and Little Thatch and the Grade II* listed Church of St Gregory

What decided it

The less than substantial but significant harm to the settings of the listed Cottages and Church, which merits great weight and is not outweighed by the limited public benefits of the enlarged dwelling.

The harm to the settings of the Church and Cottages, which draws the scheme into conflict with the development plan, was not outweighed by any other considerations including the Framework

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D1Policy EN9Strategy 46Policy EP1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 193

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