Planning appeal decision
24 Cherry Close, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2XT
Planning appeal 3339579 at 24 Cherry Close, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2XT (East Devon District Council) was dismissed on 15 October 2024 by Inspector Marigold O, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
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
- Postcode
- EX14 2XT
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Strategy 6Policy TC9Policy D3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 135Paragraph 52
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.
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