Planning appeal decision
13 Masefield Road, Exeter, EX4 8HA
Planning appeal 3278271 at 13 Masefield Road, Exeter, EX4 8HA (Exeter City Council) was allowed on 24 November 2021 by Inspector Wyborn D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.
the construction of a dwellinghouse
- Authority
- Exeter City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Wyborn D
- Postcode
- EX4 8HA
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Objective 9Policy CP17Policy H2Policy DG4Policy DD13
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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