Planning appeal decision
74 Marldon Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3NW
Planning appeal 3319493 at 74 Marldon Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 3NW (Torbay Council) was dismissed on 27 June 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 host dwelling and wider area with particular regard to the first-floor extension.
hip to gable roof extension, front dormer window and first floor extension over existing rear dining room
- Authority
- Torbay Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Rose C
- Postcode
- TQ3 3NW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and wider area with particular regard to the first-floor extension
What decided it
The first-floor extension would dominate the rear elevation and roof through its height, flat roof design, mass and depth of projection, creating an incongruous and overly bulky built form that conflicts with the subservient character of roof extensions in the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DE1Policy DE5Policy PNP1(c)
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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