Planning appeal decision
120 Fletemoor Road, Plymouth, PL5 1UJ
Planning appeal 3281921 at 120 Fletemoor Road, Plymouth, PL5 1UJ (Plymouth City Council) was dismissed on 23 November 2021 by Inspector Spencer-Peet A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed boundary fence on the character and appearance of the area.
the demolition of the existing garage and rebuild of a new replacement garage. Accompanying the works are alterations to the landscaping and provision of a boundary fence
- Authority
- Plymouth City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Spencer-Peet A
- Postcode
- PL5 1UJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed boundary fence on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The prominence, length, height and dominating visual effect of the timber fence causes it to be detrimental to the open and spacious character and appearance of the locality, contrary to Policy DEV20.
The appellant's stated benefits of privacy, security and safety do not justify visually harmful development that is inappropriate for the location.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DEV20
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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