Bungalow extensions at Ashfield, Seven Crosses Road, Tiverton

What was proposed

The application proposed northeast and southwest extensions to an existing detached bungalow, creating additional bedrooms, bathrooms and living space.

“The proposed development is for the erection of extensions to the northeast and southwest elevations of an existing detached bungalow.”

“The proposal seeks to extend the northeast elevation by approximately 5.8m and the southwest elevation by approximately 7.55m. The extensions would create additional living accommodation including an extended master bedroom with dressing room and en-suite, a second bedroom with en-suite, and extended living/dining areas.”

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The site

The bungalow stood within its gardens in a semi-rural setting, beside roads and homes, with pasture and woodland near the Cottey Brook.

“The application site is located on Seven Crosses Road, Tiverton, approximately 1km west of the town centre, which is within the defined Settlement Limit and comprises a detached single-storey bungalow with gardens to the front and rear. The property is bounded to the east and south by Seven Crosses Road and residential dwellings, with the northern and western boundaries comprising grazed pasture and woodland along the Cottey Brook.”

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Earlier planning history

Earlier applications included permissions for the bungalow, garage, access and stable block, while three later dwelling proposals were refused.

“80/01005/OUT - PERMIT date 19th September 1980Outline for the erection of a bungalow 80/01647/FULL - PERMIT date 24th October 1980Detailed drawings for the erection of bungalow, garage and construction of new vehicular access 80/01955/FULL - PERMIT date 8th December 1980Erection of stable block 81/00465/FULL - PERMIT date 29th April 1981Temporary siting of residential caravan 90/01538/FULL - REFUSE date 13th March 1991Erection of dwelling and garage and construction of new…”

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Consultation responses

The town council supported the application, the highway authority had no comments, and South West Water required compliance with the infiltration hierarchy.

“DCC HIGHWAY AUTHORITY The Highway Authority has considered this application and has no comments to make.”

“SOUTH WEST WATER Requiring compliance with the infiltration hierarchy…”

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Comments from residents

No letters of representation had been received when the report was prepared.

“This planning application has been advertised by means of a site notice in accordance with the legal requirements for publicity on planning applications, and the Council's Adopted Statement of Community Involvement October 2016.”

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

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Who spoke

The Area Team Leader presented the application, and Councillor C Harrower spoke as the Ward Member.

Committee decision

With no discussion, the committee resolved to grant planning permission subject to conditions, following a proposal and seconder from councillors.

“There being no discussion it was RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to conditions.”

“(Proposed by Cllr F J Colthorpe and seconded by Cllr S Clist)”

Minutes

Conditions attached

The permission required approved plans, ecological measures, and surface-water drainage arrangements, alongside the standard time limit for starting work.

“The ecological mitigation and enhancement measures detailed in the Moor to Sea Ecology Ecological Appraisal (Bats & Birds) dated August 2025, including, provision of temporary and permanent bat roosting features, ecological supervision, lighting restrictions, and installation of bird nest boxes, shall be implemented in full in accordance with the submitted Conservation Action Statement prior to first occupation of the extensions and maintained thereafter.”

“Notwithstanding details indicated in the Application Form, prior to the first use of the development hereby permitted, provision shall be made for the reuse of surface water on site or drainage within the curtilage of the dwelling house, in a manner that meets with the Run-off Destination Hierarchy (as detailed in South West Water comments, dated 15th of October, 2025) so that none drains onto the County Highway, or is disposed of into the South West Water mains sewer,…”

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