Planning appeal decision
Glenridge Ilsham Marine Drive, Torquay, TQ1 2PN
Planning appeal 3304830 at Glenridge Ilsham Marine Drive, Torquay, TQ1 2PN (Torbay Council) was allowed on 21 April 2023 by Inspector Roberts G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area.
extension over existing garage to provide home office
- Authority
- Torbay Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Roberts G
- Postcode
- TQ1 2PN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers
What decided it
The proposed extension's innovative art deco design and careful siting above the existing garage would not result in significant harm to character and appearance or neighbours' living conditions, and would comply with development plan and national policy requirements.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DE1DE5DE3TH8
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 134
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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