Planning appeal decision
21 - 23 Houndiscombe Road, Plymouth, PL4 6HG
Planning appeal 3284388 at 21 - 23 Houndiscombe Road, Plymouth, PL4 6HG (Plymouth City Council) was dismissed on 16 March 2022 by Inspector Jones M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would create adequate living conditions for future users, with reference to outlook and daylight.
conversion of existing garage to a 2 bedroom, 2 storey house with associated external amenity space
- Authority
- Plymouth City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Jones M
- Postcode
- PL4 6HG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would create adequate living conditions for future users, with reference to outlook and daylight
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposal would fail to create adequate living conditions for future users with reference to outlook and daylight, conflicting with the development plan's residential amenity requirements and the Framework's requirement for a high standard of amenity.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DEV1DEV10DEV20
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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