8 Edinburgh Drive, Exeter, EX4 2DX

2 storey side extension, rear dormer and minor external/internal works

Authority: Exeter City Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Evans L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing property and on the street scene
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers to the rear of the appeal property in Lincoln Road, with particular regard to outlook, light and overshadowing and overlooking

What decided it

The material harm to the living conditions of occupiers to the rear in Lincoln Road through loss of outlook, light and increased overshadowing outweighed the proposal's acceptable character and appearance.

Framework references: 135

Plan policies cited: Policy CP17 of the Exeter Local Development Framework Core Strategy, Policy DG1 of the Exeter Local Plan First Review, Policy DG4 of the Exeter Local Plan First Review

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