Planning appeal decision
26 Innerbrook Road, Torquay, TQ2 6AQ
Planning appeal 3284434 at 26 Innerbrook Road, Torquay, TQ2 6AQ (Torbay Council) was dismissed on 30 December 2021 by Inspector Wyborn D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and area.
the formation of single storey extension to rear with roof terrace and privacy screen
- Authority
- Torbay Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wyborn D
- Postcode
- TQ2 6AQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and area
- the living conditions of the occupants of 24 and 28 Innerbrook Road, with particular regard to any loss of light, overlooking, noise disturbance and/or overbearing impact
What decided it
The height, position and design of the extension, particularly the opaque glazed panels above the flat roof, would create an unduly conspicuous feature harmful to the character and appearance of the terrace, and the elevated balcony would have an overbearing presence and generate unacceptable noise disturbance to neighbouring occupiers.
The identified harm to character and appearance and to neighbouring living conditions was not outweighed by any material considerations.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DE1Policy DE3
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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