Planning appeal decision
The Cedar House , Moult Hill, Salcombe, TQ8 8LF
Planning appeal 3315428 at The Cedar House , Moult Hill, Salcombe, TQ8 8LF (South Hams District Council) was dismissed on 20 July 2023 by Inspector Rose 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.
construction of detached annex
- Authority
- South Hams District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Rose C
- Postcode
- TQ8 8LF
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 tree T4
- whether the proposal would be ancillary to the existing dwelling or form a separate dwelling
What decided it
The proposal would harm the character and appearance of the AONB and pose a significant threat to tree T4, with the benefits of development in the proposed location not outweighing these harms.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DEV23Policy DEV24Policy DEV25Policy TTV29Policy SALC Env1Policy DEV28Policy SALC Env2Policy DEV10Policy TTV1Policy TTV2Policy SPT1Policy SPT2Policy TTV26Policy SALC H4
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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