Planning appeal decision
The Old Police House, Rackenford, Rackenford, EX16 8DU
Planning appeal 3283345 at The Old Police House, Rackenford, Rackenford, EX16 8DU (North Devon District Council) was dismissed on 28 March 2022 by Inspector Spencer-Peet A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and on the living conditions of nearby residents with reference to overlooking, loss of privacy and loss of outlook.
the alteration and extension of existing to provide improved living space
- Authority
- North Devon District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Spencer-Peet A
- Postcode
- EX16 8DU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and on the living conditions of nearby residents with reference to overlooking, loss of privacy and loss of outlook
What decided it
The proposed extension would significantly harm the character and appearance of the host building and unacceptably harm the living conditions of neighbouring residents through overbearing impact, loss of outlook, and loss of privacy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM01Policy DM04Policy DM25
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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