Planning appeal decision
Sundown , Littlemead Lane, Exmouth, Devon , EX8 3BU
Planning appeal 3278789 at Sundown , Littlemead Lane, Exmouth, Devon , EX8 3BU (East Devon District Council) was allowed on 27 January 2022 by Inspector Fish A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
a proposed new two-bedroom dwelling with off-road parking and garden without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 20/1963/FUL, dated 25 November 2020
- Authority
- East Devon District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Fish A
- Postcode
- EX8 3BU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- Whether the proposal would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers in terms of amenity space
What decided it
The proposal maintains acceptable character and appearance whilst providing adequate amenity space for future occupiers, and does not result in a net increase in dwellings, thereby satisfying the main issues and relevant development plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Strategy 6Policy D1Strategy 47Policy EN1Policy EB2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 57Paragraph 119Paragraph 130Paragraph 134Paragraph 180
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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