10 Crossparks, DARTMOUTH, TQ6 9HP

householder application for garage conversion to bedroom and shower room for family, friends and Air BnB including additional parking

Authority: South Hams District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector: Rose C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the living conditions for occupiers of the accommodation is adequate, with particular regard to the size of the internal and outdoor space
the effect of the outdoor space on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers at No 11 Crossparks
the effect of the on-site parking arrangements on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers

What decided it

The transient nature of holiday accommodation use justified relaxation of space standards, and the location and limited size of the outdoor space, combined with adequate parking provision on a quiet road, meant the proposal would not cause unacceptable harm to neighbouring living conditions.

Plan policies cited: Policy DEV10, Policy DEV1, Policy DEV2, Policy DEV29, Policy DNP ST2

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