Exeter City Council

Cameron Jones Planning gained permission at planning appeal against Exeter City Council for the demolition of a garage workshop and the construction of four 3-storey (plus basement) purpose-built student accommodation units, numbering 26 bedrooms in total.

We worked with our client from pre-application, through application, to appeal, instructing and coordinating all relevant consultants and design negotiation. The LPA argued an over concentration of PBSA in the area which we counter-argued had no basis in the Development Plan. The Planning Inspector agreed with our case.

Appeal reference: APP/Y1110/W/23/3325492

substantial, three storey, end of terrace property within a conservation area. The application was to demolish single and two storey elements of the dwelling and replace with a full two-storey rear extension. The Council’s refusal was based on the extension being an incongruous addition to the dwelling and the impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding area. We argued that the development does not adversely affect any of the key characteristics or significance of the conservation area. The extension is designed to be subservient, and its impact is limited due to the position of the dwelling and the extent of the plot. The proposal was therefore compliant with local and national policies,

The planning inspector agreed with our argument and allowed the appeal.