15 Eton Walk, Exeter, Devon, EX4 1FD

Planning appeal 3324413 at 15 Eton Walk, Exeter, Devon, EX4 1FD (Exeter City Council) was dismissed on 14 December 2023 by Inspector Reeves K, 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.

described in the application form as “single garage which will join up to next door neighbours (number 16) single garage (planning application going through at the same time). Currently a car parking space which is the same as number 16. Currently both car parking spaces have an attached pergola above. Both garages will have an electric door with a slate roof. Similar to the garages opposite which are owned by number 32. Roof pitch changed on garage to 22.5 degrees, previously 30 degrees

Authority: Exeter City Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Reeves K
Postcode: EX4 1FD

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 the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with regards to outlook and natural light

What decided it

The proposed garage would substantially harm the character and appearance of the area by interrupting the consistent layout of open car ports and would unacceptably reduce outlook and living conditions for occupiers of the neighbouring property.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CP17 of the Exeter Local Development Framework Core Strategy (2012)Policy DG1 of the Exeter Local Plan First Review (2005)Policy DG4 of the Exeter Local Plan First Review (2005)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 56

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