Planning appeal decision
15 South Avenue, Exeter, Devon , EX1 2DZ
Planning appeal 3338316 at 15 South Avenue, Exeter, Devon , EX1 2DZ (Exeter City Council) was dismissed on 7 May 2024 by Inspector Cramond D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on living conditions for neighbours.
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- Authority
- Exeter City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cramond D
- Postcode
- EX1 2DZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on living conditions for neighbours
- the effect of the proposal on the character of the host property and the immediate locality
What decided it
The proposal would have unacceptable adverse effects on living conditions through excessive overlooking of neighbouring gardens and would be out of character with the host property and immediate locality.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DG4Policy CP17Policy DG1
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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