Hen House, New Park Road, Smithaleigh, Devon, PL7 5AX

The proposed is a refurbishment and replacement of the existing building with a new dwelling. The site/building already has an approved planning application reference 1039/18/FUL and notification of commencement with South Hams Council Planning Department has been recorded. This application is to extend the floor plans to further enhance the proposed dwelling

Authority: South Hams District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Fish A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing building

What decided it

The proposed gable extensions to both ends of the building would constitute significant alterations that would fundamentally harm the character and appearance of the existing simple rural vernacular building, contrary to Policy TTV26 of the development plan.

Plan policies cited: Policy TTV26, Policy SPT1, Policy DEV20

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