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Allowed17 February 20233298501

3 Elston Cottages, Churchstow, Kingsbridge, TQ7 3QS

Planning appeal 3298501 at 3 Elston Cottages, Churchstow, Kingsbridge, TQ7 3QS (South Hams District Council) was allowed on 17 February 2023 by Inspector White J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area, including the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

alterations and extensions to existing dwelling house

Authority
South Hams District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
White J
Postcode
TQ7 3QS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area, including the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

What decided it

The proposed extensions, through their appropriate scale, form, proportions, sympathetic materials and design, would not harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling, the terrace group, or the South Devon AONB.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy TTV29Policy DEV20Policy DEV21Policy DEV23Policy DEV25Policy BE3Policy BE4Policy Env5
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 130Paragraph 134Paragraph 197

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