®Planning appeal decision
24 Cherry Close, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2XT
construction of a new dwelling
- Authority
- East Devon District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Marigold O
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of 25 Hornbeam Close with regard to light and outlook
- the effect of the proposal on vehicle parking
- whether the proposal would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers of the proposed dwelling, with regard to internal living space
What decided it
The significant harms to character and appearance, neighbouring living conditions, parking provision, and future occupier amenity, when weighed against the modest benefits of a single dwelling in a context of housing undersupply, demonstrably outweigh the benefits.
The adverse impacts of granting permission, comprising significant harm to character and appearance, harm to neighbouring living conditions, harmful effects on vehicle parking, and inadequate living conditions for future occupiers, significantly and demonstrably outweigh the modest benefits of providing a single additional dwelling to address housing undersupply.
Framework references: 11, 135, 52
Plan policies cited: Policy D1, Strategy 6, Policy TC9, Policy D3
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.