Blue Hayes , Park Hill Road, TORQUAY, TQ1 2DQ

revised retrospective application for the retention of decking to the north of the existing dwelling and use of cabin for ancillary accommodation

Authority: Torbay Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Evans L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on surrounding trees
The effect of the development on adjoining neighbours, with particular regard to overlooking and loss of privacy
The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the existing building and on the Conservation Area

What decided it

The existence of a lawful development certificate for a building of the same size and location, combined with the limited external visibility of the cabin and decking within the wooded Conservation Area setting, meant that the change from incidental to ancillary residential use did not materially affect the character and appearance of the area or neighbours' living conditions.

Framework references: 130

Plan policies cited: Policy C4, Policy DE3, Policy DE1, Policy DE5, Policy SS10, Policy TH8

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