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Notice varied and upheld10 January 20253343099

Ashleigh House, Victoria Road, Barnstaple, EX32 9HR

Planning appeal 3343099 at Ashleigh House, Victoria Road, Barnstaple, EX32 9HR (North Devon District Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 10 January 2025 by Inspector Bale M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Barnstaple-Newport Conservation Area.

Without planning permission and within the last 4 years, unauthorised development consisting of a fence atop the front boundary wall and a timber shed structure in front garden

Authority
North Devon District Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Bale M
Postcode
EX32 9HR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Barnstaple-Newport Conservation Area

What decided it

The fence and shed cause less than substantial harm to the conservation area's character and appearance that is not outweighed by the limited public benefits of improved security, which could be achieved by less visually intrusive means.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ST15Policy DM07Policy DM04

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