13 Masefield Road, EXETER, EX4 8HA

the construction of a dwellinghouse

Authority: Exeter City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Wyborn D

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of 22 Austen Close, with particular regard to any overbearing, overshadowing and/or outlook effects and the relationship between properties
whether or not the development would create acceptable living conditions for future occupiers of the proposed dwelling having particular regard to outlook and outdoor amenity space

What decided it

The satisfactory spatial relationship between the proposed dwelling and No 22 Austen Close, combined with the ability to provide acceptable cumulative garden space through rear and side areas, satisfied both main issues and rendered the development compliant with the development plan.

Plan policies cited: Objective 9, Policy CP17, Policy H2, Policy DG4, Policy DD13

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