Planning appeal decision
1 Pithayes Cottages, Church Road, Whimple, Devon, EX5 2TG
Planning appeal 3347667 at 1 Pithayes Cottages, Church Road, Whimple, Devon, EX5 2TG (East Devon District Council) was dismissed on 22 October 2024 by Inspector Kent R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and the surrounding area with particular reference to the Green Wedge.
Construction of detached double garage with workshop and gym/storage on first floor
- Authority
- East Devon District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Kent R
- Postcode
- EX5 2TG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and the surrounding area with particular reference to the Green Wedge
What decided it
The scale and dominance of the proposed building would harm the rural character and appearance of the site and surrounding area, including the designated Green Wedge, conflicting with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D1Strategy 8
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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