Planning appeal decision
Bishopsteignton Methodist Church, Fore Street, Bishopsteignton, Devon, TQ14 9QR
Planning appeal 3268410 at Bishopsteignton Methodist Church, Fore Street, Bishopsteignton, Devon, TQ14 9QR (Teignbridge District Council) was allowed on 7 June 2021 by Inspector Nicholls H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of Bishopsteignton Conservation Area.
extension and refurbishment of existing toilet facilities to allow for the provision of 1 No wheelchair disabled facility plus 1 No ambulant facility plus small storage area
- Authority
- Teignbridge District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- community-institutional · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Nicholls H
- Postcode
- TQ14 9QR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of Bishopsteignton Conservation Area
What decided it
The modest scale and rear siting of the extension, combined with its imperceptibility in public views and the retention of the building's notable features on publicly visible elevations, meant the proposal would preserve the character and appearance of the non-designated heritage asset and conservation area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S2 of the Teignbridge Local Plan (2014)Policy EN5 of the Teignbridge Local Plan (2014)Policy BSC3 of the Bishopsteignton Neighbourhood Development Plan (2017)
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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