PLANS to turn a storage shed off Crediton High Street into a one-bedroom home have been given the thumbs-up.

Mid Devon District Council has given Graham Paradise from North Tawton permission to convert the one-storey structure, which can be accessed by walking down a narrow alley between the Grade II-listed 107 and 108 High Street.

The cob and brick walls will stay the same, but rendered blockwork will replace the tin cladding. The roof will be made flat with a glass reinforced plastic covering.

It will have nowhere to park, no garden, and only have windows on the same side as the door.

“The provision of an additional dwelling within this sustainable town centre location through a redundant building could help to retain and enhance the viability and vitality of the town centre, albeit in a modest form,” said Mid Devon District Council, approving the application.

“The impacts in respect of highways, neighbouring amenity, climate change, air quality, ecology, flood risk and drainage are all considered to be acceptable.

“Subject to conditions, the proposed works are acceptable in that they are considered to cause less than substantial harm to the significance, character or setting of the listed building and conservation area, and have been balanced against the heritage and public benefit.”

Planning documents say it will be “a small but functional home in a thriving town”, and “an ideal property for first-time buyers, or a rental opportunity for those with a modest budget”.

Nobody wrote to Mid Devon District Council to express an opinion about the plans. Crediton Town Council raised no objections.

You can see the application on Mid Devon District Council’s website under reference 25/01071/FULL.

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