Planning appeal decision
Court Gate, Broadhempston, Totnes, TQ9 6BD
Planning appeal 3300072 at Court Gate, Broadhempston, Totnes, TQ9 6BD (Teignbridge District Council) was allowed on 4 April 2023 by Inspector Pope N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve Court Gate and preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Broadhempston Conservation Area.
the “Demolition of modern conservatory, replacement extension to form new living room and bedroom. Internal and external repairs to replace cement render and modern plaster, structural joist replacement, alterations to provide a new kitchen within and create a utility room. Replacement of certain modern windows for new windows, and a new door for rear access
- Authority
- Teignbridge District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Pope N
- Postcode
- TQ9 6BD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve Court Gate and preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Broadhempston Conservation Area
What decided it
The public benefits of removing the unsympathetic conservatory, improving the building's appearance and integrity, and securing its continued optimal use outweighed the less than substantial harm from loss of historic fabric and the modern Juliet balcony.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- EN5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 16
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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