®Planning appeal decision
2 Higher Riverdale, Exe Street, Topsham, EX3 0JL
Planning appeal 6007450 at 2 Higher Riverdale, Exe Street, Topsham, EX3 0JL (Exeter) was dismissed on 15 July 2026 by Inspector K Reeves, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Topsham Conservation Area.
demolition of car port, extension to the front of the dwelling to provide a double garage with first floor accommodation and dormer window above, single storey side extension to the north boundary and construction of a replacement first-floor rear balcony with balustrade
- Authority
- Exeter
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- K Reeves
- Postcode
- EX3 0JL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Topsham Conservation Area
What decided it
The great weight required by the Framework and Section 72 of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 to be given to the conservation of the designated heritage asset could not be outweighed by the collective benefits of the scheme.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 17 of the Exeter Core Strategy (2012)Policy C1 of the Exeter Local Plan First Review (2005)Policy DG1 of the Exeter Local Plan First Review (2005)
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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