Planning appeal decision
77 Dawlish Road, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 8TQ
Planning appeal 3298109 at 77 Dawlish Road, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 8TQ (Teignbridge District Council) was dismissed on 8 February 2023 by Inspector Tucker A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
dwelling and garage in the grounds of existing property including works to access
- Authority
- Teignbridge District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Tucker A
- Postcode
- TQ14 8TQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- whether the proposal would secure acceptable living conditions for future occupiers of the dwelling
- whether surface water at the site can be managed in a manner that does not increase flooding elsewhere
What decided it
The harmful impact of the proposed dwelling on the character and appearance of the area through its cramped siting between buildings and prominent roof dormer, which would conflict with the established spacious character of the locality.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S1APolicy S1Policy S2Policy EN4Policy EN5
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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