Planning appeal decision
65 Salterton Road, Exmouth, EX8 2EJ
Planning appeal 3303990 at 65 Salterton Road, Exmouth, EX8 2EJ (East Devon District Council) was allowed on 10 February 2023 by Inspector Harrington S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
demolition of existing buildings and construction of 9 no. apartments with associated parking, cycle and bin stores and creation of new vehicular access onto Salterton Road
- Authority
- East Devon District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Harrington S
- Postcode
- EX8 2EJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers of Bronte Court and 67 Salterton Road with regard outlook, natural light and privacy
What decided it
The proposed development's design successfully respected local character and appearance whilst protecting neighbouring living conditions through careful spatial relationships, architectural detailing and proposed conditions securing privacy measures.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Strategy 6Policy D1Policy EB2
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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