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Dismissed24 February 20223285963

Figgins, Church Road, Lympstone, Exmouth, EX8 5JT

Planning appeal 3285963 at Figgins, Church Road, Lympstone, Exmouth, EX8 5JT (East Devon District Council) was dismissed on 24 February 2022 by Inspector Jones M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area.

we wish to facilitate an electrical vehicle charging point and associated off road parking for the property to meet the imminent needs of changing legislation for future car design

Authority
East Devon District Council
Appeal type
householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
utilities-energy · Householder developments
Inspector
Jones M
Postcode
EX8 5JT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area

What decided it

The modest public benefits of a single parking space and charging point fall decisively short of justifying the less than substantial harm to the special interest of the listed building and the character and appearance of the conservation area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EN9Policy EN10
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 199Paragraph 202

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