32 Okehampton Street, EXETER, EX4 1DY

the erection of 8 dwellings (C3) following demolition of existing commercial building

Authority: Exeter City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Spencer-Peet A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on biodiversity
The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of future residents
The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of nearby residents
Whether the proposed development would be in a suitable location having regard to the risk of flooding and arrangements for drainage
Whether adequate arrangements have been made with regards to bicycle and refuse bin storage and whether adequate information has been provided to ensure that the proposed development remains car-free
The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
The effect of the proposed development on employment land

What decided it

The proposed development conflicts with multiple development plan policies concerning biodiversity, flood risk, drainage, living conditions of future and existing residents, and storage requirements, and these harms are not outweighed by the moderate benefits of housing provision and economic activity.

Framework references: 180, 174, 130, 159, 162, 163, 164

Plan policies cited: Objective 8 of the Core Strategy, Objective 3 of the Core Strategy, Objective 9 of the Core Strategy, Policy DG4 of the Local Plan, Policy EN5 of the Local Plan, Policy EN4 of the Local Plan, Policy CP12 of the Core Strategy, Objective 1 of the Core Strategy, Objective 5 of the Core Strategy, Policy AP1 of the Local Plan, Policy T3 of the Local Plan, Policy CP17 of the Core Strategy, Policy DG1 of the Local Plan, Policy E3 of the Local Plan, Policy CP2 of the Core Strategy

Read the decision letter on the Inspectorate’s site

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.