64 Danes Road (Land Adjacent to), Exeter, Devon, EX4 4LS

Planning appeal 3280305 at 64 Danes Road (Land Adjacent to), Exeter, Devon, EX4 4LS (Exeter City Council) was dismissed on 4 February 2022 by Inspector Jones M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the integrity of the SPA.

Construction of 3 bedroom house on land adjacent to 64 Danes Road in a style consistent with the existing terrace

Authority: Exeter City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Jones M
Postcode: EX4 4LS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the integrity of the SPA
the character and appearance of the area
the living conditions of the future users of the proposed dwelling and the occupants of 64 Danes Road, with reference to outside space

What decided it

The inability to secure reliable mitigation for adverse effects on the integrity of the Exe Estuary Special Protection Area meant the proposal could not be approved as a matter of law under the Habitats Regulations.

the benefits of housing delivery did not outweigh the harm to the integrity of the SPA

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CP16 of the Core Strategy (adopted 2012)Policy CP17 of the Core Strategy (adopted 2012)Policy H2 of the Exeter Local Plan First Review 1995-2011 (adopted 2005)Policy DG1 of the Exeter Local Plan First Review 1995-2011 (adopted 2005)Policy DG4 of the Exeter Local Plan First Review 1995-2011 (adopted 2005)Policy D1 of the St James Neighbourhood Plan (made 2013)

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