®Planning appeal decision
Fernleigh Nurseries, Ludwell Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5AQ
permission in principle for conversion of building/garage to 1no. new dwelling
- Authority
- Exeter City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Hills J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the site is suitable for residential development, having regard to its location, the proposed land use and the amount of development
What decided it
The harm to the prevailing character and rural qualities of Ludwell Valley Park arising from the introduction of residential use significantly and demonstrably outweighs the benefits of housing delivery and reuse of an existing building, even in the context of an unmet 5-year housing land supply.
The social benefits of housing delivery and limited economic benefits were given significant weight, but were outweighed by the substantial weight given to the conflict with policies directing development to sustainable locations and maintaining character and distinctiveness, and the harm to the rural character of the Valley Park
Framework references: 11, 115, 135
Plan policies cited: Policy H2, Policy LS1, Policy CP16, Objectives 8 and 9 of the Exeter City Council Core Strategy, Policy DG1
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.