5 Walton Leigh Devon Road, Salcombe, TQ8 8HQ

Planning appeal 3285350 at 5 Walton Leigh Devon Road, Salcombe, TQ8 8HQ (South Hams District Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 29 April 2022 by Inspector Spencer-Peet A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether adequate arrangements are made for car parking provision.

the change of use of lower ground floor space into short- term holiday let and retrospective retention of small side window

Authority: South Hams District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector: Spencer-Peet A
Postcode: TQ8 8HQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether adequate arrangements are made for car parking provision
The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents at Walton Leigh, with particular reference to noise disturbance, refuse collection and to the effect on the character of the area
The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of future residents

What decided it

The lack of dedicated car parking provision for the holiday let would result in increased demand for parking in an area with very limited supply, causing harm to neighbouring residents' living conditions and conflicting with development plan policies, which outweighed the limited economic benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DEV29Policy SALC B1Policy SALC T1Policy DEV1Policy DEV2Policy DEV10
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 176

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