®Planning appeal decision
The Old Dairy, 2 Chapel Street, Morchard Bishop, Devon, EX17 6NP
Planning appeal 3364636 at The Old Dairy, 2 Chapel Street, Morchard Bishop, Devon, EX17 6NP (Mid Devon District Council) was allowed on 15 December 2025 by Inspector Pope N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposals would preserve Nos. 2-4 Chapel Street, or its setting or any features of architectural or historic interest which it possesses and preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area.
described as “Reinstate the full covering over the walkway between the rear kitchen door and the accommodation permitted under 23/00500/LBC and 23/00499/HOUSE
- Authority
- Mid Devon District Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- community-institutional · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Pope N
- Postcode
- EX17 6NP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposals would preserve Nos. 2-4 Chapel Street, or its setting or any features of architectural or historic interest which it possesses and preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal would preserve the heritage interest and setting of the listed building and the character of the Conservation Area, with public benefits from remedial works to the building fabric outweighing any concerns about the walkway structure.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM25
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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