Planning appeal decision
24 New Street, Penzance, TR18 2NE
Planning appeal 3306987 at 24 New Street, Penzance, TR18 2NE (Cornwall Council) was dismissed on 27 February 2023 by Inspector Griffiths P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area, bearing in mind that the site lies within the Penzance Conservation Area, and near Grade II listed buildings.
the construction of a two-storey extension and associated works
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Griffiths P
- Postcode
- TR18 2NE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area, bearing in mind that the site lies within the Penzance Conservation Area, and near Grade II listed buildings
- The living conditions of the occupiers of No.23 New Street by reason of its visual impact and the potential loss of sunlight and daylight, and overlooking
What decided it
The proposal would have a significantly detrimental effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of No.23 New Street through visual impact, loss of sunlight and daylight, and overlooking, contrary to the development plan with no material considerations to justify approval.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 24Policy 12
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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