Planning appeal decision
Dawn, Brim Hill, Maidencombe, Torquay, TQ1 4TR
Planning appeal 3280705 at Dawn, Brim Hill, Maidencombe, Torquay, TQ1 4TR (Torbay Council) was allowed on 15 October 2021 by Inspector Nicholls H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposal on the character of the host property, surrounding area and whether or not it would preserve the setting of the adjoining Maidencombe Conservation Area.
extensions and renovations to the existing house and garage
- Authority
- Torbay Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Nicholls H
- Postcode
- TQ1 4TR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposal on the character of the host property, surrounding area and whether or not it would preserve the setting of the adjoining Maidencombe Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal would preserve the setting of the Maidencombe Conservation Area and comply with the development plan policies requiring good quality design that respects local character and heritage assets.
No balancing exercise was undertaken; the proposal was found to comply with the development plan and therefore the appeal was allowed.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy TH12 of the Torquay Neighbourhood Plan (2019)Policy TH8 of the Torquay Neighbourhood Plan (2019)Policy DE1 of the Torbay Local Plan (2015)Policy DE3 of the Torbay Local Plan (2015)Policy SS8 of the Torbay Local Plan (2015)
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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