Planning appeal decision
Blue Ridge Elm Way, Sidford, Sidmouth, EX10 9SY
Planning appeal 3302246 at Blue Ridge Elm Way, Sidford, Sidmouth, EX10 9SY (East Devon District Council) was dismissed on 27 October 2022 by Inspector Sedgwick P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers of Loxwood House, with particular regard to privacy, light and outlook.
installation of internal stairwell, addition of first floor and raising of existing roof by 1m
- Authority
- East Devon District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Sedgwick P
- Postcode
- EX10 9SY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers of Loxwood House, with particular regard to privacy, light and outlook
- the character and appearance of the existing building and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed extension would reduce access to daylight and create an overbearing presence at the neighbouring property's kitchen window, causing unacceptable harm to living conditions, and would harm the character and appearance of the area by dominating the existing house with disproportionately raised gable ends.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1
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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