Planning appeal decision
30 Barley Lane, Exeter, EX4 1TD
Planning appeal 3311311 at 30 Barley Lane, Exeter, EX4 1TD (Exeter City Council) was dismissed on 12 May 2023 by Inspector Perrins N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
to construct a dormer roof extension
- Authority
- Exeter City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Perrins N
- Postcode
- EX4 1TD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of neighbouring properties arising from overlooking
What decided it
The 300mm increase in ridge height required to construct the proposed dormer would harm the character and appearance of the street scene by disrupting the consistency of the three identical bungalows, and this harm could not be outweighed by the fallback position or other material considerations.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP17Policy DG1Policy DG4Householder's Guide to Extension Design SPD 2008
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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