Planning appeal decision
10 Furzedown Road, Kingskerswell, Newton Abbot, TQ12 5AF
Planning appeal 3313845 at 10 Furzedown Road, Kingskerswell, Newton Abbot, TQ12 5AF (Teignbridge District Council) was allowed on 22 September 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.
creation of a separate dwelling including conversion of existing detached double garage with games room over, two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and associated works
- Authority
- Teignbridge District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cresswell C
- Postcode
- TQ12 5AF
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 surrounding occupiers having particular regard to privacy and outlook
What decided it
The proposed dwelling's secluded position at the end of the cul-de-sac, combined with carefully designed fenestration to protect neighbour privacy and the absence of overbearing impact, meant the proposal would have an acceptable effect on both character and appearance and living conditions of surrounding occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S1Policy S2
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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