Barn conversion at Barn At Brook Lane, Shaldon

“The application 3.16 The current application also seeks permission to vary condition 1 (approved plans) of permission 25/00409/VAR but this application only seeks permission to remove the requirement for the obscure treatment to the first floor windows facing the Brook Lane and does not include the works to the vehicular access.”

“Principle of the development 3.17 The principle of the development has been confirmed by virtue of the planning application 22/01214/FUL which was approved in May 2023 and the installation of a chimney flue, the removal of the requirement for obscure treatment to a single first floor window facing Brook Lane and installation of two sun tubes on the south western roof slope of the dwelling were approved under variation of condition application 25/00409/VAR in April 2025.”

“6001351: Appeal against the refusal of planning application 25/01246/VAR. Appeal in progress. The site 3.11 The site relates to a former barn opposite Ringmore House, Brook Lane, Shaldon. In terms of planning policy, the site falls within the settlement limit of Shaldon. The site is located within the Ringmore Conservation Area and partly within Flood Zones 2 and 3.”

“16/01276/CLDE: Certificate of Lawfulness for confirmation that planning permission 2004/2751/50/04 has been implemented. Approved 4/8/2016. 3.4 17/00078/VAR: Variation of conditions 2 & 4 on planning permission 04/02751/COU to permit alternative access. Approved 17/5/2017. 3.5 21/01316/PE: Proposed barn conversion and extension.”

“25/01246/VAR: Variation of Condition 1 on 25/00409/VAR (barn conversion and extension) to provide improved access to/from the highway for cars and boats and to remove the requirement for obscure treatment to windows facing the Brook Lane (south west elevation). Refused 17/9/2025 for the following reason 1.”

“Increase in flood risk due to flood gates. • Overlooking/loss of privacy impacts. • Harm to setting of a listed building. • Non-compliance with approved plans…”

“TOWN / PARISH COUNCIL’S COMMENTS 11.1 Shaldon Parish Council: Have objected to the application due to the impact on privacy and loss of amenity to the residents opposite the property.”

“The Ward Member spoke on the item. He stated that the Committee would benefit from a site inspection to see the windows, and that he would be minded to refuse the item.”

“It was proposed by Cllr Bradford and seconded by Cllr P Parker that consideration be deferred for a Committee site inspection.”

“A vote was taken. The result was 4 in favour, 1 against, and 2 abstentions.”

“That consideration be deferred for a Committee site inspection.”