Planning appeal decision
Pyms, Poltimore, Exeter, EX4 0AA
Planning appeal 3357936 at Pyms, Poltimore, Exeter, EX4 0AA (East Devon District Council) was allowed on 19 March 2025 by Inspector Pope N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed rear extension would preserve the special architectural or historic qualities of the grade II listed building known as Pyms.
the demolition of conservatory and garage replaced with adjoining rear extension and detached bike store and alterations to a front boundary wall with gate and parking
- Authority
- East Devon District Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Pope N
- Postcode
- EX4 0AA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed rear extension would preserve the special architectural or historic qualities of the grade II listed building known as Pyms
What decided it
The proposed rear extension, when considered in the overall context of removing unsympathetic additions and providing a sympathetic contemporary design that respects the integrity of the listed building, would preserve its special architectural and historic qualities.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- EN8EN9
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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