Planning appeal decision
21 Lawn Close, Torquay, TQ2 8JZ
Planning appeal 3292568 at 21 Lawn Close, Torquay, TQ2 8JZ (Torbay Council) was dismissed on 14 July 2022 by Inspector Fish A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect that the revised design would have on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.
extension to west wing, demolition and reconstruction of east wing. New roof with raised ridge height to accommodate loft conversion. Construction of glazed link to annex, and demolition of existing garage (as revised by plans received 14 September 2021) without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref P/2021/0319, dated 16 September 2021
- Authority
- Torbay Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Fish A
- Postcode
- TQ2 8JZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect that the revised design would have on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
What decided it
The addition of two further gables to the front elevation would significantly increase visual mass and compete with rather than integrate into the surrounding development, causing harmful effects to character and appearance contrary to the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DE1Policy DE5Policy TH8
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 134
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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