Land Adjoining White Farm Lane, West Hill, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1GF

construction of 1no. dwelling

Authority: East Devon
Appeal type: minor · Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: EX11 1GF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, with regard to the retention of existing preserved trees

What decided it

The proximity of the proposed dwelling to mature preserved trees would create pressure for their future pruning or felling, resulting in significant harm to the character and appearance of the area that outweighs the modest housing supply benefits.

The adverse impacts on character and appearance and retention of protected trees significantly and demonstrably outweigh the modest benefits of one additional dwelling when assessed against the policies of the Framework taken as a whole.

Framework references: 11, 20, 136, 187

Plan policies cited: Policy D1, Policy D3, Policy NP1, Policy NP3, Policy NP26, Strategy 46, Strategy 47

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