Land adjoining 12, The Copse, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 4EY

erection of a dwelling

Authority: East Devon District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Hills J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
the living conditions of nearby neighbours, with particular regard to privacy
parking provision

What decided it

The cumulative material harm to protected trees, neighbouring privacy, and inadequate parking provision significantly and demonstrably outweighs the benefits of housing delivery in circumstances where only a single dwelling would be provided.

The social benefits of housing delivery and limited economic benefits were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by material harm to character and appearance (through threat to protected trees), living conditions of neighbours (through overlooking), and failure to provide adequate parking provision.

Framework references: 11, 135, 136, 108

Plan policies cited: Policy D1, Policy D3, Policy TC9, Policy EB2

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