®Planning appeal decision
Land at Branscombe Farm, Ebford Lane, Ebford, Exeter, Devon, EX3 0QX
demolition of existing structures and erection of two dwellings, garages, improvements to existing vehicular access, hardstanding, landscaping and all associated development
- Authority
- East Devon District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Hunter A
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the appeal site is in a sustainable location, in particular with regards to accessibility by means other than a private vehicle
- The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area
- Whether the proposal would cause harm to Rose Cottage, a designated heritage asset
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the setting of Rose Cottage, a designated heritage asset, which the identified benefits of the proposal do not outweigh, combined with the substantial harm to the character and appearance of the area.
The social benefits of two new dwellings (including self-build homes) and sustainable design, together with the removal of derelict structures and local investment, were given great and moderate weight respectively, but were outweighed by the substantial harm to character and appearance and the less than substantial harm to the heritage asset setting, which attracted substantial weight against the proposal.
Framework references: 11, 110, 215
Plan policies cited: Strategy 1, Strategy 2, Strategy 5B, Strategy 7, Policy TC2, Policy CSG1, Policy D1, Policy CSG9, Policy EN9, Policy CSG8
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.