Planning appeal decision
Barby Lodge, Cleveland Drive, Bigbury On Sea, Kingsbridge, TQ7 4AY
Planning appeal 3279730 at Barby Lodge, Cleveland Drive, Bigbury On Sea, Kingsbridge, TQ7 4AY (South Hams District Council) was allowed on 29 November 2021 by Inspector Gethin T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
Replacement Dwelling
- Authority
- South Hams District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Gethin T
- Postcode
- TQ7 4AY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the living conditions of adjoining occupiers, with particular regard to outlook and privacy at the properties known as Durley Dene, Willows and Highfield
What decided it
The proposed replacement dwelling, despite its increased size and height, would be consistent with the varied character of the locality and would not unacceptably harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through loss of outlook, privacy or important views.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DEV20Policy DEV1BNP Policy BP7BNP Policy BP22
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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