Planning appeal decision
4 Greenhill Terrace, Greenhill, East Allington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 7RB
Planning appeal 3320080 at 4 Greenhill Terrace, Greenhill, East Allington, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 7RB (South Hams District Council) was allowed on 2 October 2023 by Inspector Allan J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area.
the erection of a two-storey side extension and single- storey rear extension
- Authority
- South Hams District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Allan J
- Postcode
- TQ9 7RB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area
- The effects of the proposal upon the living conditions at 5 Greenhill Terrace, with specific regard to outlook and daylight
- The effects of the proposal upon flood risk and water quality
What decided it
The proposed extensions would be of appropriate scale, design and appearance that would complement the existing dwelling and sit comfortably within its setting without visual harm to the character of the terrace or wider street scene, and would not materially harm living conditions at the neighbouring property or affect flood risk.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DEV20Policy DEV21Policy DEV23Policy DEV1Policy DEV35
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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