Planning appeal decision
Orchard Hill Madge Lane, Tavistock, PL19 0DY
Planning appeal 3325389 at Orchard Hill Madge Lane, Tavistock, PL19 0DY (West Devon Borough Council) was allowed on 22 May 2024 by Inspector Worley E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the host dwelling and the character and appearance of the area, including heritage assets.
a loft conversion with single dormer to rear of property and side flat roof garden room to replace flat roof conservatory
- Authority
- West Devon Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Worley E
- Postcode
- PL19 0DY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the host dwelling and the character and appearance of the area, including heritage assets
What decided it
The modest scale of the proposed alterations, combined with the limited visibility of the site due to intervening landscaping and its detachment from the historic core of the town, means the development would preserve rather than harm the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the setting of heritage assets.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SPT11Policy DEV21Policy DEV20Policy DEV22
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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