Planning appeal decision
15 Devon Square, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2HN
Planning appeal 3297399 at 15 Devon Square, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2HN (Teignbridge District Council) was dismissed on 10 August 2022 by Inspector Webb B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the scheme would preserve a Grade II listed building and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
replacement of fire door with traditional glazed door, replacement of rear window with glazed door, replacement of rear roof finish, plus various internal alterations. Appeal B: APP/P1133/Y/22/3294544 15 Devon Square, Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 2HN
- Authority
- Teignbridge District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Webb B
- Postcode
- TQ12 2HN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the scheme would preserve a Grade II listed building and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
What decided it
The proposed doorway would cause unacceptable harm to the special interest and significance of the Grade II listed building that would not be outweighed by any public benefits, conflicting with heritage policy and the statutory duty to preserve listed buildings.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EN5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202
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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