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Dismissed1 February 20243328624

Townsend Cottage, Higher Town, Malborough, Devon, TQ8 8LW

Planning appeal 3328624 at Townsend Cottage, Higher Town, Malborough, Devon, TQ8 8LW (South Hams District Council) was dismissed on 1 February 2024 by Inspector Reeves K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area, with special regard to the Malborough Conservation Area.

Replacement of existing ground floor lean-to corrugated asbestos roof with first floor balcony and alterations to balustrade with metal frame and glass, and obscure glazed privacy screen

Authority
South Hams District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Reeves K
Postcode
TQ7 3RL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area, with special regard to the Malborough Conservation Area
  • the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to privacy and outlook

What decided it

The material harm to the character and appearance of the Malborough Conservation Area caused by the prominent balcony, combined with unacceptable loss of privacy and outlook to neighbouring properties, outweighs the private benefits to the appellant.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DEV20Policy DEV21Policy DEV1Policy 5Policy 15
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 205Paragraph 208

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