Planning appeal decision
Abbot Cottage, Coombe Raleigh, EX14 4TQ
Planning appeal 3296282 at Abbot Cottage, Coombe Raleigh, EX14 4TQ (East Devon District Council) was dismissed on 10 October 2022 by Inspector Wilson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the setting of the Grade II listed building which comprises Abbots Cottage and Nos 1 & 2 Thatchers.
This is a revised proposal following the previous application 21/1135 reflecting comments and recommendations. Removal of existing shed and greenhouse and replacement with a summerhouse
- Authority
- East Devon District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wilson S
- Postcode
- EX14 4TQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the setting of the Grade II listed building which comprises Abbots Cottage and Nos 1 & 2 Thatchers
What decided it
The modern and unsympathetic design of the proposed summerhouse, with its inappropriate materials and form, would harm the setting of the Grade II listed building without any identified public benefits to justify that harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Strategy 3Strategy 5Strategy 46Strategy 48Strategy 49Policy D1Policy EN8Policy EN9
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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