Springbank, Beech Avenue, Exeter, EX4 6HE

a single storey dwelling

Authority: Exeter
Appeal type: minor · Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: EX4 6HE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on biodiversity with particular regard to BNG
the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the Pennsylvania Conservation Area (CA)
the effect of the proposal on the Exe Estuary Special Protection Area (SPA)

What decided it

The failure to demonstrate that the proposal would have an acceptable effect on biodiversity with particular regard to BNG requirements, which the Inspector afforded great weight, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest housing benefits.

the modest benefits of providing one new dwelling in a sustainable location with housing undersupply were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the important adverse effect of not meeting biodiversity net gain requirements

Plan policies cited: DG1, C1, Objective 8 of the Exeter Core Strategy 2012, LP Policy LS2

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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