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Dismissed5 March 20253351943

15 Harepath Road, Seaton, EX12 2RP

Planning appeal 3351943 at 15 Harepath Road, Seaton, EX12 2RP (East Devon District Council) was dismissed on 5 March 2025 by Inspector Bristow T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal in respect of historic significance.

described on the application form as ‘…the demolition of a section of boundary wall, creation of access and parking space, construction of retaining walls and installation of an electric car charging unit to the front, east, elevation.’

Authority
East Devon District Council
Appeal type
householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Bristow T
Postcode
EX12 2RP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal in respect of historic significance

What decided it

The absence of clear and convincing justification for the harm to heritage significance, as required by NPPF paragraph 213, outweighed the limited public benefits of the scheme.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
EN9EN105BTC9
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 212Paragraph 213Paragraph 215Paragraph 117

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