Parklands Bay View Estate , Stoke Fleming , Devon , TQ6 0QX

Planning appeal 3325984 at Parklands Bay View Estate , Stoke Fleming , Devon , TQ6 0QX (South Hams District Council) was allowed on 14 February 2024 by Inspector Hills J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby properties, including Formosa, with particular regard to outlook, privacy and sunlight.

demolition of builders store and construction of two bungalows with garages without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 3542/16/VAR, dated 7 November 2016

Authority: South Hams District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Hills J
Postcode: TQ6 0QX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby properties, including Formosa, with particular regard to outlook, privacy and sunlight

What decided it

The development's sloping pitched roof, lower ridge level relative to Formosa's viewpoint, obscure glazing on north-facing windows, and existing boundary screening combine to ensure no adverse effect on the living conditions of nearby occupiers regarding outlook, privacy and sunlight.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DEV1 of the Plymouth & South West Devon Joint Local Plan 2014-2034 March 2019Policy H3 of the Stoke Flemming Neighbourhood Plan 2018-2034 November 2018
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 135

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