55 High Street, Honiton, EX14 1PW

Planning appeal 3360742 at 55 High Street, Honiton, EX14 1PW (East Devon District Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 16 September 2026 by Inspector Hand S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether planning permission should be granted for the installation of two windows (ground (a) s.174 appeal).

Authority: East Devon District Council
Appeal type: Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Householder developments
Inspector: Hand S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether planning permission should be granted for the installation of two windows (ground (a) s.174 appeal)
Whether the windows have harmed the special architectural or historic interest of the listed building
Whether the design of the windows is acceptable
Whether the windows cause unacceptable overlooking of the neighbouring property

What decided it

The poor design of the windows and the unacceptable overlooking of the neighbour's amenity, both of which could be remedied through obtaining planning permission and listed building consent for acceptably designed windows with obscure glazing, meant the appeals could not succeed without further consent applications.

The relatively minor harm to the heritage asset, which attracts great weight, was not outweighed by any public benefits, and the harm could be easily remedied through obtaining appropriate consents for redesigned windows with obscure glazing.

What the Inspector cited

National Planning Policy Framework: Policy HE5Policy HE6

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