Cliff House , Grand View Road, Hope Cove, TQ7 3HE

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

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.

Framework references: 130, 134, 176, 178

Plan policies cited: DEV20, DEV23, DEV24, DEV25, HBE3, ENV2

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