Planning appeal decision
64 High Street, Ide, Exeter, Devon, EX2 9RW
Planning appeal 3369325 at 64 High Street, Ide, Exeter, Devon, EX2 9RW (Teignbridge District 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 living conditions of the occupiers of the adjacent properties with particular regard to privacy and noise disturbance.
for a rear decked terrace over existing single storey extension, replace existing window on first floor with door for access
- Authority
- Teignbridge District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Lawrence E
- Postcode
- EX2 9RW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of the adjacent properties with particular regard to privacy and noise disturbance
What decided it
The proposed roof terrace would materially erode the privacy that exists at first floor level of adjoining and adjacent dwellings through direct overlooking and close proximity, resulting in unacceptable harm to living conditions that outweighs any benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy WE8 of the Teignbridge Local Plan 2013-2033Policy H12 of the Emerging Teignbridge Local Plan 2020-2040
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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