Planning appeal decision
The Flat, 30 Fore Street, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1AQ
Planning appeal 3330246 at The Flat, 30 Fore Street, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1AQ (Cornwall Council) was dismissed on 16 May 2024 by Inspector Spencer-Peet A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 32 Fore Street, with particular reference to overlooking, loss of privacy, noise and disturbance.
the replacement of existing composite decking and existing handrail with new composite decking and handrail to new dimensions (retrospective)
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Spencer-Peet A
- Postcode
- PL23 1AQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 32 Fore Street, with particular reference to overlooking, loss of privacy, noise and disturbance
What decided it
The enlarged balcony terrace creates unacceptable overlooking into a neighbouring habitable bedroom and potential for noise and disturbance that would harm the living conditions of occupiers at 32 Fore Street, conflicting with Policy 12 of the Local Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 12
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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