One dwelling at Land North Of Ebford Lane, Ebford

“Proposal: Permission in Principle for the erection of 1 no. dwelling…”

“The application seeks Permission in Principle (PiP) for the erection of one dwelling on agricultural land at Land North of Ebford Lane. At PiP stage, the Council can only consider location, land use, and the amount of development; all design and technical matters are reserved for a later Technical Details Consent (TDC) application.”

“Strategy 7 (Development in the Countryside) of the East Devon Local Plan defines the countryside as all areas within the plan area that are outside of site-specific allocations or built-up area boundaries.”

“The Clyst St George Neighbourhood Plan was 'made' 10.01.2019 and therefore forms part of the Development Plan for East Devon. The proposals in this case concern residential development in the countryside, outside of any settlement boundary thereby conflicting with Strategy 7 of the local plan.”

“Strategy 5b (Sustainable Transport) of the Local Plan requires development to contribute to the objectives of promoting and securing sustainable modes of travel and transport, be at locations where it will encourage and allow for efficient, safe and accessible means of transport. Policy TC2 requires new development to be located so as to be accessible by pedestrians, cyclists and public transport and well related to compatible land uses to minimise the need to travel by car.”

“The relationship between the Branscombe Farm and the application site to the nearest services and facilities are very similar. Despite the lack of dedicated footpaths along Ebford Lane, there are opportunities for pedestrians to take refuge in driveways to allow any traffic to pass. The relatively short distance to Exmouth Road (Approximately 300 metres), where access to bus stops and lit pavements become available, there are reasonable alternatives to the private car.”

“EDDC Trees The only tree constraint on site is likely to be the hedgerow along the southern boundary which adjoins Ebford Lane. There is an existing entrance which should be utilised, but it is envisaged that any visibility splay will likely require the removal or significant cutting back of the hedgerow. Any proposal should aim to minimise this loss to retain the existing character of the lane and habitat connectivity.”

“Surface Water Services The applicant should demonstrate to your LPA that its prospective surface run-off will discharge as high up the hierarchy of drainage options as is reasonably practicable (with evidence that the Run-off Destination Hierarchy has been addressed, and reasoning as to why any preferred disposal route is not reasonably practicable):”

“Proposal: Permission in Principle for the erection of a dwelling.”

“RESOLVED: The Appropriate Assessment be adopted. Permission in Principle be approved.”