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Dismissed5 October 20233304964

Land at Fitzroy Road, Plymouth

Planning appeal 3304964 at Land at Fitzroy Road, Plymouth (Plymouth City Council) was dismissed on 5 October 2023 by Inspector Butcher C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character or appearance of the Stoke Conservation Area, including the effect on protected trees.

the construction of building containing 7no dwellings including associated parking, bike and bin storage and landscaping

Authority
Plymouth City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Butcher C
Postcode
PL1 5PY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character or appearance of the Stoke Conservation Area, including the effect on protected trees
  • The living conditions of future occupiers in respect of daylight and outlook, and those of the occupiers of No. 22 Fitzroy Road in respect of private outdoor space
  • Biodiversity
  • Highway safety with particular regard to other road users
  • Whether the proposed development would be sustainable, with regard to carbon emissions and the use of sustainable forms of transport
  • Whether contributions for affordable housing and infrastructure are required

What decided it

The less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the Stoke Conservation Area caused by the removal of protected trees and introduction of built form was not outweighed by the public benefits of providing seven new dwellings.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
DEV20DEV21DEV23DEV28DEV1DEV2DEV10DEV26DEV29DEV32DEV7DEV30
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 197Paragraph 200Paragraph 202Paragraph 206Paragraph 130Paragraph 174Paragraph 34

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