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Dismissed13 December 20233329227

24 Vicarage Road, Torquay, TQ2 6HX

Planning appeal 3329227 at 24 Vicarage Road, Torquay, TQ2 6HX (Torbay Council) was dismissed on 13 December 2023 by Inspector Evans J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the development on the character and appearance of the area and designated heritage assets, including that of the Chelston Conservation Area and the setting of the Grade II* listed St Mathews Church.

the installation of cycle and canoe store and associated works

Authority
Torbay Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Evans J
Postcode
TQ2 6HX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effects of the development on the character and appearance of the area and designated heritage assets, including that of the Chelston Conservation Area and the setting of the Grade II* listed St Mathews Church
  • Surface water drainage

What decided it

The proposed development would create discordant features that would fail to preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area, and the appellant provided insufficient evidence of appropriate surface water drainage solutions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SS10Policy DE1Policy DE5Policy ER1Policy TH8
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 199Paragraph 202

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