Planning appeal decision
The Haven, Ellicombe, Minehead, TA24 6TR
Planning appeal 3273564 at The Haven, Ellicombe, Minehead, TA24 6TR (Exmoor) was dismissed on 25 August 2021 by Inspector Evans J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and upon the surrounding area.
proposed installation of new dormer window and installation of 2 no. replacement dormer windows, together with re-roofing of the dwelling
- Authority
- Exmoor
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Evans J
- Postcode
- TA24 6TR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and upon the surrounding area
- The effect upon the living conditions of the occupiers of White Stack, having particular regard to privacy and outlook
What decided it
The proposal would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the National Park and would detrimentally impact the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through overlooking and overbearing effects, contrary to the development plan with no material considerations indicating otherwise.
The benefits of modernisation and energy efficiency improvements were outweighed by the unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the National Park and the detrimental impact on neighbouring living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GP1Policy CE-S6Policy CE-D4Policy HC-D15
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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