Planning appeal decision
2 Pembroke Cottages Fore Street, Newlyn, Penzance, TR18 5JU
Planning appeal 3312475 at 2 Pembroke Cottages Fore Street, Newlyn, Penzance, TR18 5JU (Cornwall Council) was dismissed on 7 August 2023 by Inspector Cresswell C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
the construction of 2 new semi-detached dwellings on adjacent vacant site, together with associated works including extension and alterations to the existing dwelling
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cresswell C
- Postcode
- TR18 5JU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of No 2 Pembroke Cottages, having particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposed dwellings would, by virtue of their scale, visually dominate the street frontage and undermine the distinctive open and green character of this part of Fore Street, and this harm to character and appearance was not outweighed by the modest housing and economic benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 1Policy 2Policy 12Policy 24
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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