Detached residential dwelling at 1 School Cottage, Clyst Honiton, Exeter

“Proposal: The proposal seeks full planning permission for the construction of a detached two-storey dwelling within the garden land at 1 School Cottage, Clyst Honiton. The dwelling would have a gross internal floor area of approximately 124m² and be finished in materials matching the recently constructed School House, including red facing brickwork, natural slate roofing, anthracite-coloured PVCu windows and powder-coated aluminium doors.”

“The development includes a new vehicular access and dropped kerb from the unnamed no-through road, together with a private driveway, permeable hardstanding parking area and an enclosed rear garden. Associated domestic infrastructure includes an electric vehicle charging point, secure cycle storage, bin storage, solar panels, water butts and a soakaway within the rear garden. Existing hedging is retained and acoustic fencing is proposed around the private amenity space.”

“Site Description and Proposal: The application site relates to land at 1 School Cottage, Clyst Honiton, comprising approximately 257m² of garden land to the side of the existing dwelling, containing unmanaged vegetation including bramble scrub, nettles, grassed areas and a mature apple tree, and positioned between 1 School Cottage and the recently constructed School House, opposite St Michael and All Angels Church.”

“25/1191/FUL • Nick Headstone approximately 5 metres south of the nave of Church of St Michael – Grade II Listed Building. • Clarke Headstone approximately 3 metres south of the porch of Church of St Michael – Grade II Listed Building. • Squance Headstone approximately 9 metres southeast of the chancel of Church of St Michael – Grade II Listed Building. • Church of St Michael – Grade II* Listed Building.”

“- Ref: 22/0942/RES - Reserved matters application pursuant to Outline application (21/1125/OUT) for the erection of a two storey 4-bed detached dwelling (all matters to be considered) – Approved – 20/07/2022.”

“- Ref: 24/2496/OUT - Outline permission sought (with all matters reserved other than access) for construction of 1no dwelling – Approved – 23/10/2025.”

“East Devon District Council currently demonstrates a 3.5-year housing land supply, engaging the presumption in favour of development under NPPF Policy S5 (j) and further supported as infill development under NPPF Policy S5 (e) . The Clyst Honiton Neighbourhood Plan is less than five years old and contains a housing allocation (Policy SA1), meaning NPPF Policy S6 applies however this is only relevant where a proposal conflicts with the Neighbourhood Plan.”

“The proposal reflects the established pattern of development around School Cottage and School House, adopts locally characteristic materials, preserves the setting of St Michael and All Angels Church, and delivers sustainability measures consistent with Policies DS1 and DS2 of the Neighbourhood Plan. No unacceptable impacts arise in respect of amenity, access, drainage, ecology or heritage.”

“- District Environmental Health - No objections, subject to standard construction-phase controls. They request restricted working hours (08:00– 18:00 Mon–Fri; 08:00–13:00 Sat; no Sunday or Bank Holiday working), no burning on site, and adherence to the Council’s Construction Sites Code of Practice to minimise impacts on nearby residents.”

“RESOLVED: Approved with conditions in accordance with officer recommendation.”