®Planning appeal decision
25 Stray Park, Yealmpton, PLYMOUTH, PL8 2HF
Retrospective application for rear covered pergola and boundary fencing
- Authority
- South Hams District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Gethin T
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, with particular regard to the pergola's design and materials
What decided it
The pergola's design and materials, particularly the timber frame and polycarbonate roof, created an incongruous feature that detracted from the character and appearance of the surrounding area in conflict with development plan policies.
The principle of a rear extension and the functional benefit to the appellant of using the rear garden in poor weather did not outweigh the harm to character and appearance or provide justification for development conflicting with the development plan.
Plan policies cited: Policy SPT1, Policy SPT2, Policy DEV20, Policy DEV23
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