Sunbeams, Rhode Lane, Uplyme, Lyme Regis, DT7 3TX

Planning appeal 3271284 at Sunbeams, Rhode Lane, Uplyme, Lyme Regis, DT7 3TX (East Devon District Council) was dismissed on 9 September 2021 by Inspector Fish A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the appeal proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

erection of a new two storey house in garden plot

Authority: East Devon District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Fish A
Postcode: DT7 3TX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the appeal proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers by reason of privacy
The effect of the appeal proposal on an existing tree

What decided it

The unacceptable degree of overlooking from the first-floor south elevation and balcony towards the private garden of South View, which would not be adequately mitigated by the proposed obscure glazing.

The acceptable effects on character and appearance and the AONB, and the acceptable impact on the mature tree, were outweighed by the resultant unacceptable effect on the neighbouring occupiers at South View.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D1Policy D3Policy UEN2Policy UEN3Policy UEN5
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 176

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