75 Fore Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0HQ

Planning appeal 3336432 at 75 Fore Street, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0HQ (Exeter City Council) was dismissed on 23 September 2024 by Inspector Longmuir J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building 75 Fore Street or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.

conversion of uninhabited two bedroom maisonette into two self-contained one bedroom flats and installation of free-standing balcony, bin and cycle storage in rear courtyard

Authority: Exeter City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Longmuir J
Postcode: EX3 0HQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building 75 Fore Street or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
The effect of the proposal on protected species
Whether the intended occupants would have adequate living conditions in terms of the size of the dwellings and daylighting

What decided it

The harm to the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II listed building caused by the proposed balconies and window replacements could not be justified by the public benefits, contrary to sections 16(2) and 66(1) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CP17Policy C2Policy DG4
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 180Paragraph 186Paragraph 205

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