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Dismissed26 November 20213279039

5 Butt Park Terrace, Churchstow, Kingsbridge, TQ7 3QN

Planning appeal 3279039 at 5 Butt Park Terrace, Churchstow, Kingsbridge, TQ7 3QN (South Hams District Council) was dismissed on 26 November 2021 by Inspector Blackwell J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of the existing dwelling, with particular regard to outlook and the provision and quality of outdoor space.

Demolition of outbuildings, reconfiguration of Post Office and Shop and construction of 2 no. new dwellings with associated parking and infrastructure

Authority
South Hams District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Blackwell J
Postcode
TQ7 3QN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of the existing dwelling, with particular regard to outlook and the provision and quality of outdoor space
  • the effect of the proposed development on the retail function of the post office and shop
  • whether or not the development makes adequate arrangements for the disposal of surface water drainage

What decided it

The serious harm to the living conditions of the existing dwelling's occupiers through loss of light, outlook and quality of outdoor amenity space, which the Inspector found to be the overriding issue and which conflicted with the development plan.

The benefits to the retail function of the shop and the adequacy of drainage arrangements were outweighed by the serious harm to the living conditions of the existing dwelling's occupiers.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DEV1Policy DEV10Policy DEV18(6)Policy DEV32Policy DEV35

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