Planning appeal decision
1 Venford Close, Paignton, TQ4 7SE
Planning appeal 3306384 at 1 Venford Close, Paignton, TQ4 7SE (Torbay Council) was allowed on 17 February 2023 by Inspector White J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development proposed on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.
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- Authority
- Torbay Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- White J
- Postcode
- TQ4 7SE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development proposed on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
- Whether the occupants of the dwelling would experience satisfactory living conditions with particular regard to internal floorspace
What decided it
The proposed extension, being single-storey, narrow, and constructed from matching materials in a corner plot position, would not adversely affect the character and appearance of the host dwelling or surrounding area, and would provide adequate living conditions for occupants despite being narrower than space standards guidance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DE1Policy DE5Policy DE3Policy PNP1(c)
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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