Planning appeal decision
Greencroft, Streatham Rise, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4PE
Planning appeal 3369310 at Greencroft, Streatham Rise, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4PE (Exeter City Council) was dismissed on 5 September 2025 by Inspector Lawrence E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character, appearance and verdant aspect of this part of Streatham Rise.
detached garage/office building, including solar panels on roof, in rear garden
- Authority
- Exeter City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Lawrence E
- Postcode
- EX4 4PE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character, appearance and verdant aspect of this part of Streatham Rise
What decided it
The visual harm caused by the proposal's prominent siting, size and design, combined with the removal of mature planting, would unacceptably detract from the verdant character of the area and clearly outweigh the renewable energy and water efficiency benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CP17CP15DG1EN6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135Paragraph 168
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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