Planning appeal decision
70 Barley Lane, Exeter, EX4 1NP
Planning appeal 3273844 at 70 Barley Lane, Exeter, EX4 1NP (Exeter City Council) was allowed on 30 July 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.
the construction of a side extension to 3 bed residential property
- Authority
- Exeter City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jones M
- Postcode
- EX24 1NP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposal would have an acceptable effect on the character and appearance of the area because adequate space and soft landscaping would remain to maintain the open and verdant characteristics of the street scene despite the extension's size.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP17 of the Core StrategyPolicy DG1 of the Exeter Local Plan First Review 1995-2011
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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