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Allowed11 October 20223298629

Drake Road, Salcombe, TQ8 8EG

Planning appeal 3298629 at Drake Road, Salcombe, TQ8 8EG (South Hams District Council) was allowed on 11 October 2022 by Inspector Harrington S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to loss of daylight and sunlight.

roof extension and alterations to front, side and rear

Authority
South Hams District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Harrington S
Postcode
TQ8 8EG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to loss of daylight and sunlight

What decided it

The Daylight Impact Assessment, prepared in accordance with BRE guidance and unchallenged by substantive evidence from the Council, demonstrated that the proposal would not result in losses of daylight or sunlight that would cause significant harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DEV1Policy DEV26Salcombe Neighbourhood Development Plan 2018-2034

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