Planning appeal decision
Chants Cottage, Heath Cross, Whitestone, Exeter, EX4 2HN
Planning appeal 3369574 at Chants Cottage, Heath Cross, Whitestone, Exeter, EX4 2HN (Teignbridge District Council) was dismissed on 17 November 2025 by Inspector Rogers J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building known as Chants Cottage or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses.
Two-storey side extension with single storey glass link to Grade II listed building
- Authority
- Teignbridge District Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Rogers J
- Postcode
- EX4 2HN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building known as Chants Cottage or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses
What decided it
The extension's scale, bulk and fenestration arrangement in close proximity to the listed building would not preserve its special interest or setting, and the private and economic benefits do not outweigh the less than substantial harm to this heritage asset.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EN5Policy EN17
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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