Planning appeal decision
77 Seaton Down Road, Seaton, EX12 2HA
Planning appeal 3304675 at 77 Seaton Down Road, Seaton, EX12 2HA (East Devon District Council) was dismissed on 26 January 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.
to demolish existing car port, erect new small single storey dwelling and add parking bay
- Authority
- East Devon District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Harrington S
- Postcode
- EX12 2HA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for the future occupiers of the proposed development, and the occupiers of 77 Seaton Down Road, with regard to outlook and external space
What decided it
The proposed development would harmfully impinge on the character of the area by introducing additional built form in closer proximity to surrounding development, resulting in an overly cramped appearance that conflicts with Strategy 6 and Policy D1 of the East Devon Local Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Strategy 6Policy 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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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