Planning appeal decision
Thistledene, Exeter Road, Braunton, EX33 2BN
Planning appeal 3305444 at Thistledene, Exeter Road, Braunton, EX33 2BN (North Devon District Council) was allowed on 20 April 2023 by Inspector Roberts G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area.
alterations and extension to dwelling
- Authority
- North Devon District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Roberts G
- Postcode
- EX33 2BN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers
What decided it
The varied character of the surrounding area and the proportional, well-designed nature of the extensions meant the proposal would integrate reasonably well with its surroundings and not cause significant harm to neighbours' living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM04Policy DM25Policy DM01
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 134
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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