Planning appeal decision
83 North View Road, Brixham, TQ5 9TS
Planning appeal 3304511 at 83 North View Road, Brixham, TQ5 9TS (Torbay Council) was dismissed on 27 February 2023 by Inspector Hills J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area.
described in the application as replacement windows. New single storey extension to rear. Formation of fire escape. New windows & door to rear dormer elevation
- Authority
- Torbay Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Hills J
- Postcode
- TQ5 9TS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area
- Whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for occupants of 81 North View Road with particular regard to privacy
What decided it
The proposal would cause unacceptable harm to the conservation area's character and appearance through the inappropriate projecting roof terrace feature, and would unacceptably harm the living conditions and privacy of neighbouring occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BH5Policy BH6
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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