Planning appeal decision
The Dwelling Known As 71 Steed Close, Paignton, TQ4 7SP
Planning appeal 3273479 at The Dwelling Known As 71 Steed Close, Paignton, TQ4 7SP (Torbay Council) was allowed on 2 August 2021 by Inspector Jarratt P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the cladding on the character and appearance of the area.
the installation of cladding to all external elevations of the building at first floor level as shown on the photographs attached to the notice
- Authority
- Torbay Council
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jarratt P
- Postcode
- TQ4 7SP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the cladding on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The cladding, although visible, does not harm the character of the estate due to its limited public visibility in a cul-de-sac location and the maintenance of the original design feature of contrasting external materials at upper level.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DE1
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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