A correspondent has provided the following information, as reported today at http://futuresforumvgs.blogspot.co.uk

“Speaking with the Planning Inspectorate this morning Planning Inspectorate – GOV.UK the Pegasus Life appeal was lodged on Wednesday 7th but is unlikely to start for 6-7 weeks, it will then take at least 14 weeks but probably more as it is a major application with a lot of documentation.

EDDC is responsible for notifying people who objected and also for publishing the reasons for appeal documentation.

The appeal reference is 3177340 if contacting the Inspectorate and the original application reference for EDDC is 16/0872/MFUL:

16/0872/MFUL | The construction of an assisted living community for older people comprising extra care units, staff accommodation and communal facilities, including a kitchen, restaurant/bar/cafe, a well-being suite comprising gym, treatment rooms and pool, a communal lounge and storage facilities; car parking for residents, visitors and staff of the assisted living community; comprehensive landscaping comprising communal and private spaces; and associated groundworks. | Council Offices Knowle Sidmouth EX10 8HL “

See http://futuresforumvgs.blogspot.co.uk/2017/06/knowle-relocation-project-breaking-news.html

A photographer working in the Knowle gardens this morning was apparently taking pictures to “clarify some view points regarding the development”.

The Pegasus Life planning application was refused (Dec 2016) not just on grounds of overdevelopment and overlooking, but on multiple counts of non-compliance with EDDC’s Local Plan and planning policies.

Notwithstanding, Cabinet ploughs on with its circuitous ‘ambition’ to relocate. See https://saveoursidmouth.com/2017/04/19/eddc-relocation-update-latest-resolve-to-proceed-with-move-to-honiton-based-on-increasingly-shaky-ground/