Planning appeal decision
65 Parkway, Exeter, Devon, EX2 9NB
Planning appeal 3365842 at 65 Parkway, Exeter, Devon, EX2 9NB (Exeter City Council) was allowed on 31 July 2025 by Inspector Jones GP, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and its surroundings.
Erection of a two storey extension replacing detached double garage
- Authority
- Exeter City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jones GP
- Postcode
- EX2 9NB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and its surroundings
- The living conditions of neighbouring residents at 2 Orchard Hill, having regard to visual impact
What decided it
The replacement of the utilitarian garage with a well-designed extension that reflects the host property's character and would not cause unacceptable visual impact to neighbours outweighs the Council's design concerns.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP17 of the Exeter Core StrategyPolicy DG4 of the Exeter Local Plan First Review
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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