2 Erme Bridge Cottages, Totnes Road To School Road, Ermington, PL21 9NN

Planning appeal 3271219 at 2 Erme Bridge Cottages, Totnes Road To School Road, Ermington, PL21 9NN (South Hams District Council) was dismissed on 31 July 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 dwelling and whether or not it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of Ermington Conservation Area.

single storey rear extension

Authority: South Hams District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Nicholls H
Postcode: PL21 9NN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and whether or not it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of Ermington Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposal would harm the character and appearance of the conservation area by removing historic features that contribute to the coherence of the terrace, and the limited public benefits do not outweigh this less than substantial harm to the designated heritage asset.

The limited public benefits from construction phase economic input and accommodation of a larger family, which are mainly personal to the appellant and occupiers, are insufficient to outweigh the less than substantial harm to the conservation area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: DEV20DEV21
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 202

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