Planning appeal decision
Mayfield, Chymbloth Way, Coverack, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 6TB
Planning appeal 3301190 at Mayfield, Chymbloth Way, Coverack, Helston, Cornwall, TR12 6TB (Cornwall Council) was allowed on 8 March 2023 by Inspector Davies N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the Coverack Conservation Area and the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
demolition and re-construction of dwelling and detached garage with guest room
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Davies N
- Postcode
- TR12 6TB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the Coverack Conservation Area and the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
What decided it
The replacement dwelling's lower profile, visual screening by intervening buildings, and integration with the mixed architectural character of the coastal slope would preserve the landscape setting of the historic settlement and the scenic beauty of the AONB.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 1Policy 2Policy 12Policy 23Policy 24
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 56Paragraph 176
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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