HMO alterations at Chestnuts, 65 Salterton Road, Exmouth

“The application site is 65 Salterton Road, a large detached two storey early 20th century property 1.2 km east of the town centre of Exmouth. The house has been extended in the 1980's and 1990's to include two single storey rear projecting elements. The property is currently in use as a 20 bedroom House in Multiple Occupation.”

“A Horse Chestnut tree within the northwest corner of the rear garden is the subject of a tree preservation order. The east of the site is adjoined by a large detached property and its rear garden and to the west is a large McCarthy and Stone retirement home. To the rear of the site is a large area of allotments. The site is located within in built-up area boundary of Exmouth.”

“The application seeks to regularise a number of amendments made during the construction of the previously approved scheme. The changes involve amendments to a couple of windows to the east elevation of the building, changes to the external materials, revisions to the proposed bike and bin storage, alterations to the proposed…”

“In comparison with the approved scheme, it is not considered that that proposal would give rise to any unacceptable impacts on the character or appearance of the area, or to the residential amenity of neighbours. Subject to the imposition of updated and revised conditions, the scheme would comply with policies contained with the East Devon Local Plan and the Exmouth Neighbourhood Plan and is therefore recommended for approval.”

“Parish/Town Council 01/09/25 - No objection, subject to the following conditions being attached to any approval: The window on the eastern elevation must be fitted with opaque, non-opening glazing to address concerns raised by neighbouring resident. A low hedge should be planted at the front of the property to soften the visual impact of the brickwork and tarmac.”

“Environmental Health 23.03.2026 - I have reviewed the technical specification of the ASHP enclosure and I do not anticipate any environmental health concerns in relation to noise.”

“- The neighbours to the east of the site have had to put up with being overlooked from the window on the east elevation for over 18 months.”

“24/2057/VAR - The proposal shown on drawing 8601-02 Rev. P would be the preference in terms of the appearance of the building and the privacy provided. - The original garage to the rear of the building has increased in height and depth in its conversion to a cycle store. - The front of the property is not in keeping with rest of Salterton Road or the Avenues owing to the lack of screening to the car parking.”

“If demonstrated that the ground conditions are not suitable for soakaways or will result in an increased risk of flooding to surrounding buildings, roads and land, prior to any development above slab or ground level or creation of any new hardsurface, details of an alternative means of surface water drainage shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.”

“The proposed acoustic enclosure to the Air Source Heat Pump as shown on drawing no.s 8601-02 Rev U Proposed Floor Plans, and 8601-04 Rev. Q Proposed Elevations shall be installed within three months of the date of the approval and an acoustic enclosure shall be retained in perpetuity for the lifetime of the Air Source Heat Pump.”

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