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Dismissed26 June 20253362950

35a The Brittons, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2HF

Planning appeal 3362950 at 35a The Brittons, Braunton, Devon, EX33 2HF (North Devon District Council) was dismissed on 26 June 2025 by Inspector Hills J, 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.

proposed dwelling

Authority
North Devon District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Hills J
Postcode
EX33 2HF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • whether the proposed development can be secured as a principal residence

What decided it

The harmful effect on the character and appearance of the area through an unusually cramped infill development that would dominate its surroundings and conflict with the development plan could not be outweighed by other material considerations.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135Paragraph 57

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