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Allowed5 October 20233322177

Westward Ledge, Church Road, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0NA

Planning appeal 3322177 at Westward Ledge, Church Road, St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0NA (The Isles of Scilly Council) was allowed on 5 October 2023 by Inspector Gethin T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area and the Isles of Scilly conservation area.

roof alteration, introduction of 2 dormers, plus a velux roof light

Authority
The Isles of Scilly Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Gethin T
Postcode
TR21 0NA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area and the Isles of Scilly conservation area

What decided it

The proposed dormers, being of modest size and sympathetic design that relates to the original property and reflects the mixed character of the locality, would not harm the character and appearance of the conservation area or AONB.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SS2Policy LC8Policy OE7

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