Planning appeal decision
4 Leigham Terrace, Kingsbridge, TQ7 1BP
Planning appeal 3314744 at 4 Leigham Terrace, Kingsbridge, TQ7 1BP (South Hams District Council) was dismissed on 18 April 2023 by Inspector Allan J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the wider Kingsbridge Conservation Area.
the erection of a side extension
- Authority
- South Hams District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Allan J
- Postcode
- TQ7 1BP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the wider Kingsbridge Conservation Area
What decided it
The design and appearance of the single-storey flat-roofed extension would be discordant and incongruous, failing to conserve or enhance the character and appearance of the conservation area, and the harm to this designated heritage asset is not outweighed by the private benefits to the appellant.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DEV20Policy DEV21Policy DEV23Policy KWAC BE3Policy KWAC BE4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202Paragraph 207
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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