Planning appeal decision
41 Brook Road, Ivybridge, PL21 0AX
Planning appeal 3318479 at 41 Brook Road, Ivybridge, PL21 0AX (South Hams District Council) was allowed on 26 June 2023 by Inspector Evans L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the neighbours, with particular regard to loss of outlook and overshadowing in respect of the neighbours at No 43 Brook Road.
single storey rear extension with associated external works, including new / replacement boundary fence
- Authority
- South Hams District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Evans L
- Postcode
- PL21 0AX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the neighbours, with particular regard to loss of outlook and overshadowing in respect of the neighbours at No 43 Brook Road
What decided it
The modest inset from the boundary and the relationship of the properties as existing meant the extension would not materially harm the living conditions of neighbours at No 43 Brook Road in terms of outlook or overshadowing.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DEV1Policy DEV20Plymouth & South West Devon Joint Local Plan 2014 - 2034Plymouth and South West Devon Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) 2020
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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