Linked outbuilding accommodation at Broxford Cottage, East Village, Crediton

What was proposed

The application sought to enlarge an existing extension, link the house to an outbuilding, and create habitable accommodation with a bedroom, en-suite, utility room and cloakroom.

“Proposal: Enlargement of existing extension to link property to outbuilding; extension and conversion of outbuilding to form habitable accommodation…”

“The proposed development relates to a householder application for the enlargement of existing extension to link property to outbuilding; extension and conversion of outbuilding to form habitable accommodation with there being an associated listed building consent application. The property affected by this application is Broxford Cottage, a Grade II listed building.”

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The site and its history

The property is a Grade II listed early-to-mid nineteenth-century stone cottage with a thatched roof, rear extension and roadside outbuilding; listed building consent was granted in 2011 for external alterations.

“11/00695/LBC - PERMIT date 15th July 2011 Listed Building Consent for external alterations…”

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Consultation responses

The conservation response recommended refusal, the highway authority had no comments, South West Water requested a surface-water strategy, and the parish council did not respond.

“South West Water Received 26 th September 2025 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):”

“Water re-use (smart water butts, rainwater harvesting, grey flushing toilets) 2. Discharge into the ground (infiltration); or where not reasonably practicable, 3. Discharge to a surface waterbody; or where not reasonably practicable, 4. Discharge to a surface water sewer, highway drain, or another drainage system; or where not reasonably practicable, 5. Discharge to a combined sewer. (Subject to Sewerage Undertaker carrying out capacity evaluation)”

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Comments from residents

The application was publicised through a site notice and local newspaper, but no letters of representation had been received when the report was prepared.

“This planning application has been advertised by means of a site notice and by advertising in a local newspaper in accordance with the legal requirements for publicity on planning applications, and the Council’s Adopted Statement of Community Involvement July 2020.”

“No letters of representation were received at the time of writing this report.”

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Who spoke

The agent spoke on behalf of the applicant, and the Ward Member spoke during consideration of the application.

The committee’s decision

The committee resolved to grant planning permission subject to conditions delegated to the Development Management Manager in consultation with the Chair and Ward Member.

“It was RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to conditions to be delegated to the Development Management Manager in consultation with the Chair and Ward Member.”

“Reason for approval: The proposal, by virtue of its scale and design, would not be considered to result in harm to the character and appearance but would instead preserve and enhance the listed building.”

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