Planning appeal decision
15 Bhutan Close, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2UP
Planning appeal 6008725 at 15 Bhutan Close, Honiton, Devon, EX14 2UP (East Devon) was dismissed on 31 July 2026 by Inspector B Plenty, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the neighbouring property at 16 Bhutan Close regarding privacy.
proposed rear balcony with 1.8m privacy screen
- Authority
- East Devon
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- B Plenty
- Postcode
- EX14 2UP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the neighbouring property at 16 Bhutan Close regarding privacy
What decided it
The direct overlooking of the neighbouring property's rear garden and patio area from the proposed balcony would cause unmitigated harm to the living conditions of the neighbouring occupants regarding privacy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- East Devon Local Plan 2013-2031 Strategy 6Policy D1
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.
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