Planning appeal decision
Mayfield, Rock End Ave, Torquay, TQ1 2DR
Planning appeal 3304542 at Mayfield, Rock End Ave, Torquay, TQ1 2DR (Torbay Council) was allowed on 17 November 2022 by Inspector White J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area including Lincombes Conservation Area.
proposed extension of roof to form rooms in roof including alterations to existing (all as drawings) (variation to consent P/2019/0017)
- Authority
- Torbay Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- White J
- Postcode
- TQ1 2DR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area including Lincombes Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed extension, with its varied roof design and gable features, would be in keeping with the local building vernacular and would not materially impact the significance of the conservation area or harm the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DE1Policy TH8Policy SS10
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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