843 Wolseley Road, PLYMOUTH, PL5 1JP

the erection of two new dwellinghouses

Authority: Plymouth City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Wyborn D

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, having regard to whether or not the proximity to the side boundaries would lead to a cramped development
the living conditions of occupants of adjoining properties, having regard to any overbearing and/or loss of light impacts from the side elevations of the proposed dwellings
highway safety and the convenience of local residents having regard to the proposed parking arrangements

What decided it

The cumulative effect of harm to character and appearance through overdevelopment and loss of spacing, unacceptable impacts on neighbouring living conditions through overbearing side elevations, and sub-standard parking provision leading to highway safety concerns collectively outweighed the limited housing benefits of one additional dwelling.

Plan policies cited: Policy DEV20, Policy DEV1, Policy DEV29

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