Planning appeal decision
Cliff House , Grand View Road, Hope Cove, TQ7 3HE
Planning appeal 3298556 at Cliff House , Grand View Road, Hope Cove, TQ7 3HE (South Hams District Council) was dismissed on 11 October 2022 by Inspector Wilson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the wider area, including the landscape and scenic beauty of the AONB.
Proposed alteration and extension to provide extended front porch/balcony, new bay window and replacement lean-to kitchen and store to the main dwelling. Replacement of existing garage for new double garage with annex over and associated external works
- Authority
- South Hams District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wilson S
- Postcode
- TQ7 3HE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the wider area, including the landscape and scenic beauty of the AONB
What decided it
The unsuitable dark zinc cladding materials and incongruous roof forms would harm the character and appearance of the dwelling and the AONB landscape, contrary to national and local policy requiring proper regard to local distinctiveness and protection of the AONB.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DEV20DEV23DEV24DEV25HBE3ENV2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 134Paragraph 176Paragraph 178
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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