Land East of Reflections , Brenton Road , Downderry , Cornwall , PL11 3JA

Planning appeal 3298339 at Land East of Reflections , Brenton Road , Downderry , Cornwall , PL11 3JA (Cornwall Council) was allowed on 27 October 2022 by Inspector Andrews M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed dwelling on the character and appearance of its surroundings designated as an Area of Great Landscape Value (AGLV).

a detached dwellinghouse with garaging and parking spaces (Resubmission following refusal)

Authority: Cornwall Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Andrews M
Postcode: PL11 3JA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed dwelling on the character and appearance of its surroundings designated as an Area of Great Landscape Value (AGLV)

What decided it

The proposed dwelling's stepped design recessed into the slope, combined with its logical infill position within the existing settlement pattern, would not adversely affect the character and appearance of the AGLV or break the skyline.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CL9 of the Caradon Local PlanPolicy 12 of the Cornwall Local Plan Strategic Policies 2010-2030Policy 23 of the Cornwall Local Plan Strategic Policies 2010-2030Policy 22 of the Cornwall Local Plan Strategic Policies 2010-2030
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 12Paragraph 15

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