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Dismissed2 February 20243328094

Former Police Station and Magistrates Court, Heavitree Road, Exeter, EX1 2LS

Planning appeal 3328094 at Former Police Station and Magistrates Court, Heavitree Road, Exeter, EX1 2LS (Exeter City Council) was dismissed on 2 February 2024 by Inspector Baugh-Jones H, following an inquiry. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including its effects on a non-designated heritage asset, St Luke's College.

outline planning application with all matters considered in detail except landscaping, for the demolition of the existing buildings and construction of mixed-use development comprising Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (Sui Generis) and Co-Living (Sui Generis) with associated infrastructure

Authority
Exeter City Council
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Inquiry
Development
residential · Major dwellings
Inspector
Baugh-Jones H
Postcode
EX1 2LS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including its effects on a non-designated heritage asset, St Luke's College
  • The effects on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers in Higher Summerlands with regard to privacy and outlook

What decided it

The severe harm to the character and appearance of the area from the scale, mass and design of the proposed buildings outweighed the housing benefits of the scheme.

The significant benefits of market and affordable housing, PBSA and co-living provision were outweighed by the severe harm to the character and appearance of the area, tipping the balance against the proposal

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CS Policy CP17saved LP Policy H5saved LP Policy DG1LP Policy SG4b)
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 135Paragraph 130Paragraph 203Paragraph 197

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