Southlands Gardens, King Street, HONITON, Devon, EX14 1FE

demolition of storage building and erection of a one bedroom bungalow

Authority: East Devon District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Marigold O

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal would provide adequate access for its future occupiers and those of 1 Southlands Gardens
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 5 Bonds Cottages in respect of light
the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the Honiton Conservation Area (CA) within which the site lies
whether the proposal would provide adequate living conditions for its future occupiers in respect of light, outlook and privacy
the effect of the proposal on the risks and impacts of flooding

What decided it

The proposal would not provide adequate access for its future occupiers or those of 1 Southlands Gardens due to the constrained width and usability of the passageway, conflicting with Policy D1 of the East Devon Local Plan.

Plan policies cited: Policy D1, Policy D2, Policy EN10, Policy EN22

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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