Meadow Park , Roundswell , EX31 3QX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• whether the appeal site is suitable for the proposed development, having regard to the local development strategy and national planning policies on the provision of public open space
• the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
• whether future occupiers of the proposed dwellings would experience acceptable living conditions having regard to daylight and outlook (Plot B) and the size of the bedrooms proposed for all dwellings
• the effect of the proposed development on the safety of users of Meadow Park, with specific reference to parking
• the effect of the proposed development on biodiversity
• the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of existing occupiers of No.25 Meadow Park and No.27 and No.29 Cedar Grove, with regard to privacy

What decided it

The proposed development would result in the loss of an area of public open space designated under the development plan without replacement or evidence of surplus, contrary to local and national planning policies protecting such spaces.