Planning appeal decision
P and P Lifts Ltd, Edginswell Lane, Shiphay With Willows, Torquay, TQ2 7JF
Planning appeal 3277928 at P and P Lifts Ltd, Edginswell Lane, Shiphay With Willows, Torquay, TQ2 7JF (Torbay Council) was dismissed on 11 November 2021 by Inspector Jones M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether or not the proposal would make adequate provision for onsite parking, with reference to highway safety and the highway network.
Addition of first floor to existing offices
- Authority
- Torbay Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- employment-industrial · Minor offices/R&D/light industry
- Inspector
- Jones M
- Postcode
- TQ2 7JF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether or not the proposal would make adequate provision for onsite parking, with reference to highway safety and the highway network
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of Rock House with particular regard to outlook and sunlight
What decided it
The inadequate onsite parking provision would generate severe residual impact on the constrained highway network, creating an unacceptably unsafe environment, combined with unacceptable effects on the living conditions of neighbouring Rock House residents through loss of sunlight and outlook.
The moderate economic benefits of business investment and expansion, and small aesthetic improvements, did not outweigh the significant harm from inadequate parking provision and adverse effects on neighbouring living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy TA3Policy TA2Policy DE3
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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