7 Woodlands Drive, Exmouth, EX8 4QP

Planning appeal 6004829 at 7 Woodlands Drive, Exmouth, EX8 4QP (East Devon) was allowed on 19 June 2026 by Inspector David Kay, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the revised design upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

single storey side extension, removal of chimney stack, conversion of roof space to habitable use to include a front and rear dormer, 2 roof lights, extension to vehicular hardstanding to front, installation of vehicular hardstanding to side, installation of boundary wall to rear, porch to front with alteration to fenestration, without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref: 22/1375/FUL dated 27 September 2022

Authority: East Devon
Appeal type: householder · Householder
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Inspector: David Kay
Postcode: EX8 4QP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the revised design upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area
the effect of the revised design on the living conditions of occupiers of the neighbouring properties with particular regard to privacy

What decided it

The change in roof pitch and fenestration amendments would not harm the character and appearance of the surrounding area or the privacy of neighbouring occupiers, and would accord with the development plan policies requiring high quality design that respects the character of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D1 of the East Devon Local Plan (2016)Policy EB2 of the Exmouth Neighbourhood Plan

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