Planning appeal decision
3 Trefusis Place, Exmouth, EX8 2AR
Planning appeal 3305821 at 3 Trefusis Place, Exmouth, EX8 2AR (East Devon District Council) was dismissed on 9 January 2024 by Inspector Fish A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area.
Loft conversion to a habitable use, changes to external elevation finishes with alteration to fenestration, replacement of existi ng conservatory with a garden room and alterations to Garden Annex with front extension and relocation of front door
- Authority
- East Devon District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Fish A
- Postcode
- EX8 2AR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area
- The effect of the appeal proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers by virtue of overlooking
What decided it
The moderate harm to the Conservation Area's character and appearance, combined with the significant overlooking impact on neighbouring properties, could not be justified by any public benefits and conflicted with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Policy EN10Policy EB1Policy EB2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205Paragraph 206Paragraph 208
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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