Fencing and picket fence at Church Cottage, Church Lane, Sidmouth

“- Retrospective Planning Permission for the retention of 1.5m high close boarded fencing along the western boundary.”

“- Planning permission for proposed erection of a 0.9m high picket fence along the southern boundary.”

“Site Description and Proposal: The application site comprises the existing dwelling Church Cottage and its rear garden area. The wider site comprises consecrated land, with a number of large, mature trees within the grounds of the Grade II* listed Church of St Giles with St Nicholas. Beyond this, other residential and commercial buildings are present along Church Street.”

“25/1191/FUL The site is located near the following listed buildings / heritage assets: - Church of St Giles with St Nicholas – Grade II* Listed Building. - Sidmouth War Memorial – Grade II Listed Building. - The Anchor Inn – Grade II Listed Building. - Barnwell House – Grade II Listed Building. - Premises Occupied By Hyatt Antiques / Pottery Plus – Grade II Listed Building. - Premises Occupied by Sambati – Grade II Listed Building.”

“Principle/ Sustainable Development: The works comprise minor, residential development within the Built-Up Area Boundary of Sidmouth, and is surrounded by residential development. As such, the works are deemed acceptable, in-principle.”

“Ecology / Biodiversity: The site lies within Bat Consultation Area and Landscape Connectivity Zones. Given the small-scale nature and type of the works, no additional information / surveys are deemed necessary in this instance. As such, the works accord with Local Plan policy EN5 and Emerging Local Plan policy PB07. Conclusion In this case, the proposed development is considered acceptable in principle due to its minor, residential type / nature.”

“Conservation – No objections: ‘On the basis of the information provided through this application, for the retention of retrospective close board fencing and the proposed erection of picket fencing at Church Cottage a curtilage listed building located in Sidmouth Conservation Area. Would on account of the simplistic design, scale and location of the fencing, continue to preserve the setting of the listed building and surrounding conservation area.”

“DCC Foot Path Officer (PRoW) – No response.”

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

“The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission and shall be carried out as approved. (Reason - To comply with section 91 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004).”

“The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans listed at the end of this decision notice. (Reason - For the avoidance of doubt.)”