62 South Furzeham Road, Brixham, TQ5 8JD

Re-work existing interior layout, single storey side and rear extension in addition to roof conversion. Re-work existing rear dormers, with additional front and rear dormers and associated landscaping

Authority: Torbay Council
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: White J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect upon the character and appearance of the area including Brixham Town Conservation Area
the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring properties, with particular regard to privacy and outlook
highway safety, with particular regard to parking provision

What decided it

The considerable importance and weight attached to the harm caused to Brixham Town Conservation Area, combined with harm to neighbouring living conditions regarding privacy, outweighed the limited public benefits of the proposal.

Framework references: 202, 130

Plan policies cited: SS10, DE1, DE5, BH5, BH6, BE1, DE3, TA3

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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