Planning appeal decision
31 Oaklea, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1XH
Planning appeal 3345795 at 31 Oaklea, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1XH (East Devon District Council) was allowed on 27 November 2024 by Inspector Cramond D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on living conditions for neighbours.
the construction of a two-storey rear extension
- Authority
- East Devon District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cramond D
- Postcode
- EX14 1XH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on living conditions for neighbours
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the locality
What decided it
The combination of the property's larger plot size, varied rear building lines in the locality, adequate distances, and the use of matching materials meant the extension would not have unacceptable adverse effects on neighbours' living conditions or local character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Strategy 48
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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