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Dismissed3 January 20253349512

Littlebrook, Venlake End, Uplyme, Devon, DT7 3SF

Planning appeal 3349512 at Littlebrook, Venlake End, Uplyme, Devon, DT7 3SF (East Devon District Council) was dismissed on 3 January 2025 by Inspector Butcher C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including the scenic beauty of the East Devon National Landscape.

the demolition of existing single storey garage and store room; erection of two story side extension

Authority
East Devon District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Butcher C
Postcode
DT7 3SF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including the scenic beauty of the East Devon National Landscape

What decided it

The proposed wooden cladding materials conflict with the Uplyme Neighbourhood Plan design guidance and local plan policies on character and appearance, and this conflict cannot be remedied by condition.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Strategy 46Policy D1Strategy 48UEN2UEN3Appendix 1 Guidance 5
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 189

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