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Dismissed11 May 20233316556

2 Seaview Crescent, Preston, Paignton, TQ3 1JJ

Planning appeal 3316556 at 2 Seaview Crescent, Preston, Paignton, TQ3 1JJ (Torbay Council) was dismissed on 11 May 2023 by Inspector White J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and local area.

hip to gable conversion, rear dormer extension, raised deck to rear

Authority
Torbay Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
White J
Postcode
TQ3 1JJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and local area
  • The effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of 12 Hilton Drive and 14 Hilton Drive with particular regard to outlook

What decided it

The proposed roof extensions would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the host building and local area, and would be overbearing to the outlook of neighbouring occupiers, conflicting with development plan policies and the Framework.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DE1Policy DE5Policy DE3Policy PNP1(c)

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