Planning appeal decision
Atlantic Lodge, Hope Cove, Devon, TQ7 3HH
Planning appeal 3325981 at Atlantic Lodge, Hope Cove, Devon, TQ7 3HH (South Hams District Council) was allowed on 18 July 2024 by Inspector Reeves K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the South Devon National Landscape and the Heritage Coast.
Demolition and replacement of existing dwelling and garage
- Authority
- South Hams District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Reeves K
- Postcode
- TQ7 3HH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the South Devon National Landscape and the Heritage Coast
What decided it
The quality design and finish of the proposed replacement dwelling, together with associated landscaping and mitigation measures, would conserve and enhance the landscape and scenic beauty of the South Devon National Landscape and Heritage Coast rather than harm the character and appearance of the area.
The contemporary design and materials of the replacement dwelling, which would enhance the site over the existing unremarkable bungalow, outweighed any concerns about departure from the predominant concrete tile roofing material, resulting in overall conservation and enhancement of the protected landscape.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 20Policy 23Policy 24Policy 25Policy SH HBE3Policy SH ENV2
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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