Roof repair retention at Burwood, Exeter Road, Honiton
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by East Devon Planning Committee on 21 Apr 2026.
What was proposed
The application sought to retain roof repairs, including reused slates, around 200 reclaimed slates, breathable membrane, new battens and lead flashing.
“The application seeks listed building consent for the retention of retrospective re-roofing works through the re-use of exiting slate, with any shortfall of slate…”
“26/0261/LBC Burwood Honiton being made up of approximately 200 reclaimed slates using traditional methods of fixing with copper nails. In addition to introducing a new breathable membrane, followed by new tanalised timber battens positioned to match the original spacing. New lead flashing and reinstatement of the original ridge tiles to complete the works…”
Officer report
The site and its setting
Burwood is a Grade II listed building in Honiton Conservation Area, among other listed buildings and historic nineteenth-century villas.
“The application site comprises a Grade II listed building identified as Burwood, located at the western end of Honiton’s main street, identified as Exeter Road/High Street.”
“- St Leonards – Grade II Listed Building – adjoining Burwood to the west - Bramble Hill House – Grade II Listed Building – neighbouring Burwood to east.”
Officer report
Why the works happened
Emergency roof repairs were carried out in 2021 because of water ingress and nail rot, reusing existing slates and lead.
“2021 emergency repairs were needed on the leaking roof due to water ingress and nail rot.”
“Works consisted of stripping roof, reusing existing slates and lead. Needed to replace 80 which were purchased from salvage yard to match.”
Officer report
What officers recommended
Officers recommended approval because the completed works preserved Burwood’s heritage significance and setting and complied with relevant policies.
“26/0261/LBC Burwood Honiton In considering the setting and significance of the heritage asset the approach to the repair works as demonstrated through the condition and appearance of the current roof scape, have continued to preserve the significance and setting of the Burwood and in turn are acceptable to the conservation of the heritage asset and surrounding conservation area. Conclusion…”
“The Council has a statutory requirement under Section 16(2) of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 in considering whether to grant consent for any works to have special regard to the desirability of preserving and or enhancing the historic and architectural interest and setting of Burwood, as a Grade II heritage asset.”
Officer report
What consultees said
The parish or town council unanimously supported the application subject to the conservation officer’s agreement, with no ward member or third-party representations.
“Unanimous SUPPORT subject to the agreement of the Conservation Officer.”
Officer report
The committee vote
Three councillors left during consideration and did not vote; the committee approved the application with conditions in line with the officer recommendation.
“Councillors Brown, Hughes and Levine all left the meeting during the consideration of this item and did not take part in the vote.”
“RESOLVED: Approved with conditions in accordance with officer recommendation.”
Minutes
The final decision
The application was approved subject to a condition requiring the permitted works to follow the approved plans.
“APPROVE subject to the following conditions:”
“PL2 – Plans The works hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans listed at the end of this decision notice.”
Officer report
Sources
- East Devon Planning Committee minutes, 21 April 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of East Devon's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Tuesday 21 April 2026
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- Officers recommended approval
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- Approved
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