Loring Cottage, Loring Road, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8AT

The proposal includes a new first & ground floor extension, which will incorporate the existing lower ground floor element. In addition to this, the existing internal layout will be reconfigured to provide open-plan living spaces & internal access to the lower ground floor

Authority: South Hams District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Fish A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal dwelling and the area
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with respect to outlook and daylight
The effect of the proposal on biodiversity
Whether the proposal maximises opportunities to deliver low carbon development

What decided it

The proposal would result in unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the dwelling and harmful effects on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through increased overlooking and loss of privacy.

Framework references: 130, 134, 176

Plan policies cited: Policy DEV23, Policy DEV20, Policy SALC B1, Policy DEV1, Policy DEV26, Policy DEV32

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