Planning appeal decision
36 Sheppard Road, Exeter, EX4 5DD
Planning appeal 3268124 at 36 Sheppard Road, Exeter, EX4 5DD (Exeter City Council) was dismissed on 28 June 2021 by Inspector Wyborn D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
the construction of 2 bed dwelling house with parking and associated works
- Authority
- Exeter City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Wyborn D
- Postcode
- EX4 5DD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- whether the development would create acceptable living conditions for future occupiers having particular regard to outlook and outdoor amenity space
What decided it
The substantial harm to character and appearance and to living conditions for future occupiers, when weighed against the limited benefits of a single dwelling, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits under the tilted balance test.
the substantial harm to character and appearance and living conditions, attributed substantial weight, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits of housing delivery on a windfall site, attributed limited weight
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Exeter Core Strategy Objectives 8 and 9Exeter Core Strategy Policy CP17Exeter Local Plan First Review Policy DG1Exeter Local Plan First Review Policy DG4Exeter Residential Design Supplementary Planning Document
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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