Planning appeal decision
Castlewell, Stockland, Honiton, EX14 9DB
Planning appeal 3340405 at Castlewell, Stockland, Honiton, EX14 9DB (East Devon District Council) was dismissed on 25 June 2024 by Inspector Hills J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
replacement dwelling and associated works
- Authority
- East Devon District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Hills J
- Postcode
- EX14 9DB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed contemporary design with flat roofing, hanging slate and metal cladding would harmfully affect the character and appearance of the Blackdown Hills National Landscape, conflicting with the requirement to conserve and enhance its landscape and scenic beauty to which great weight must be given.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Strategy 7Strategy 46Policy D1Policy H6Policy NE1Policy BHE3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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