Four-bedroom detached house at Land Adjacent To Oak Cottage, Behind Hayes, Otterton

“WardBudleigh And Raleigh Reference 26/0201/FUL ApplicantMr & [name withheld] To Oak Cottage Behind Hayes Otterton EX9 7JQ ProposalErection of new 4 bedroom detached dwelling with attached garage.”

“The application site is located approximately a 320-metre walk from the village center of Otterton which is not afforded a built-up area boundary in the adopted EDLP. The village contains services such as a local shop, primary school and public house. The site lies adjacent to a large field which rises steeply from south-to-north. Its use is unclear and presumed to be agricultural land but does not appear to be actively farmed.”

“The site benefits from a National Landscape special designation as part of the East Devon National Landscape. The site is not impacted by any other designations and is within flood zone 1”

“The site had formerly contained a single dwelling within a large plot of land. This site was the subject of two applications; One of which was for the demolition of the dwelling and subdivision of the plot to provide two dwellings (01/P1741), this permitted scheme was not commenced. A subsequent application was submitted in 2002 (02/P2810) which proposed a single replacement dwelling.”

“The application seeks permission for a single, four-bedroom dwelling to be situated within the plot of land adjacent to Oak cottage. The site had previously been developed upon however, as previously described, the dwelling has since been demolished and Oak Cottage constructed.”

“In assessing the proposal, the report finds that the design, scale, and materials would be compatible with the character of the surrounding area and would conserve the qualities of the National Landscape. Impacts on neighbouring amenity, highways, ecology, trees, heritage assets, and flood risk are all considered acceptable, subject to conditions.”

“Overall, the identified harms, including conflict with countryside policies and minor landscape and transport impacts, are considered limited. These are outweighed by the benefits of delivering an additional dwelling and contributing to local housing supply. Applying the NPPF tilted balance, the proposal is therefore recommended for approval subject to appropriate conditions.”

“Clerk To Otterton Parish Council New dwelling, well designed with unimpeded sky line. property to be bordered by hedges so will be shielded from the road. Approved…”

“Other Representations One letter of objection has been received raising concerns for highway safety, the impacts of housing development within the National Landscape and there being no need for additional development in Otterton.”

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