Brook House, Church Street, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 9AX

Planning appeal 3343468 at Brook House, Church Street, Dawlish, Devon, EX7 9AX (Teignbridge District Council) was dismissed on 24 April 2025 by Inspector Sims B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect the proposed development, including the removal of the protected tree, would have on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area within the Dawlish Conservation Area.

to: o Reduce the height of the boundary wall from a) Brook House exit to corner of Old Town Street and b) Brook House exit to Carpenter's Bridge; o Reduce a large flower bed and remove 3 small flower beds to provide additional parking; o Re-alignment of wall to the south side of exit within the boundary; o Removal of one conifer tree; and o Reinstate tarmac

Authority: Teignbridge District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Other minor developments
Inspector: Sims B
Postcode: EX7 9AX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect the proposed development, including the removal of the protected tree, would have on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area within the Dawlish Conservation Area
Any public benefit that would arise from the development, in particular regarding access and highway safety

What decided it

The removal of the protected conifer tree, which makes a strong positive contribution to the character of the conservation area and is in good health, causes significant harm that substantially outweighs the highway safety and access benefits of the scheme.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy S1Policy EN5Policy S2Policy WE8Policy EN12

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