8 Furrough Cross, Torquay, TQ1 3SE

Planning appeal 3281895 at 8 Furrough Cross, Torquay, TQ1 3SE (Torbay Council) was dismissed on 8 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 and appearance of the area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of St Marychurch Conservation Area.

first floor extension to rear

Authority: Torbay Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Nicholls H
Postcode: TQ1 3SE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of St Marychurch Conservation Area
the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at Nos 15, 10 and 17 Furrough Cross, with particular regard to outlook, light and privacy

What decided it

The bulky appearance of the extension in the context of the modest terraced dwelling and its conservation area setting, combined with material harm to neighbouring living conditions, outweighed the limited economic benefits of the proposal.

The very limited economic contribution from the construction phase did not outweigh the identified harms to character, appearance and neighbouring living conditions, including less than substantial harm to the conservation area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy TH8 of the Torquay Neighbourhood Plan (2019)Policy DE1 of the Torbay Local Plan (2015)Policy DE5 of the Torbay Local Plan (2015)Policy SS10 of the Torbay Local Plan (2015)Policy DE3 of the Torbay Local Plan (2015)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 202

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