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Split Decision9 January 20263370721

Stafford Barton House, Swan Hill Road, Colyford, Devon, EX24 6HE

Planning appeal 3370721 at Stafford Barton House, Swan Hill Road, Colyford, Devon, EX24 6HE (East Devon District Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 9 January 2026 by Inspector Pope N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed works would preserve the features of special architectural or historic interest of Stafford Barton House and preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area.

the creation of a new external doorway connecting the kitchen -diner to the patio and garden and the erection of a small internal wall to partition the utility from the boot room

Authority
East Devon District Council
Appeal type
other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
community-institutional · Other minor developments
Inspector
Pope N
Postcode
EX24 6HE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed works would preserve the features of special architectural or historic interest of Stafford Barton House and preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposed external doorway would cause less than substantial harm to the heritage significance of the listed building and conservation area, and when weighed against the limited public benefits, consent should be refused.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
LP policy EN9eLP policy HE02

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