Planning appeal decision
21 Rosebarn Avenue, Exeter, EX4 6DY
Planning appeal 3370018 at 21 Rosebarn Avenue, Exeter, EX4 6DY (Exeter City Council) was dismissed on 4 December 2025 by Inspector Walker K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at 23 Rosebarn Avenue, with particular regard to daylight and outlook.
rear ground floor extension, alteration to existing roofs including replacing and raising ridge of primary roof structure, alteration to front porch, replacement windows, new windows, internal alterations
- Authority
- Exeter City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Walker K
- Postcode
- EX4 6DY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at 23 Rosebarn Avenue, with particular regard to daylight and outlook
What decided it
The proposed development would unacceptably harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at 23 Rosebarn Avenue through marked reduction in daylight and substantial deterioration in outlook, conflicting with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Saved Policy 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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