71 Walnut Road, TORQUAY, TQ2 6HU

conversion and enlargement of existing domestic store and workshop for use as ancillary residential accommodation

Authority: Torbay Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Sedgwick P

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Chelston Conservation Area
the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupiers of 73 Walnut Road and of the proposed development, with particular regard to outlook, light and privacy
the effect of the proposed development on car parking provision

What decided it

The harm to the appearance of the conservation area and the unacceptable impact on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, particularly regarding daylight, outlook and privacy, outweighed any modest construction benefits.

Framework references: 202

Plan policies cited: Policy DE1, Policy DE5, Policy SS10, Policy DE3, Policy TA3, Policy TH8, Policy TH9

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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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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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