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Dismissed30 November 20233327410

1 Allens Road , Ivybridge , Devon , PL21 0PW

Planning appeal 3327410 at 1 Allens Road , Ivybridge , Devon , PL21 0PW (South Hams District Council) was dismissed on 30 November 2023 by Inspector Evans J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: effects of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

the construction of a gym in the back garden

Authority
South Hams District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Householder developments
Inspector
Evans J
Postcode
PL21 0PW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • effects of the development on the character and appearance of the area
  • effects of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers

What decided it

The appeal building's oppressive and overbearing impact on the living conditions of the neighbouring property at No. 3 Allens Road due to its position, scale, massing and elevated levels relative to the lower ground level of that property.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DEV20Policy DEV1

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