®Planning appeal decision
Hillside Farm, Road From Harcombe Cross To Rhode Dene, Harcombe, LYME REGIS, DT7 3RN
the demolition of rear extension and construction of single and two storey rear/side extensions, raised terrace with steps and associated landscaping, alterations to the existing house including windows replacement and creation of new opening to kitchen, removal of current porch doors and replacement with windows, replacement of 9 no. windows. (Agreed amended description.)
- Authority
- East Devon District Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Pope N
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed extensions would preserve the Grade II listed building listed as Hillside Farmhouse or its setting or its features of special architectural or historic interest
What decided it
The combined scale of the three proposed building volumes, when properly considered as a single addition, would considerably and abruptly detract from the modest size and simple form of this designated heritage asset, competing with the listed building in scale and composition in a manner that would fail to preserve its features of special architectural and historic interest.
The benefits of providing enhanced living accommodation and removal of the existing lean-to would not outweigh the adverse impact on the significance of the listed building arising from the proposed extensions.
Plan policies cited: Policy EN9 of the East Devon Local Plan 2013-2031
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.