Planning appeal decision
19 Polsue Way, Tresillian, Truro, Cornwall, TR2 4BE
Planning appeal 3330347 at 19 Polsue Way, Tresillian, Truro, Cornwall, TR2 4BE (Cornwall Council) was dismissed on 21 February 2024 by Inspector Wilson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
Replacement and extended roof, raising ridge line. New dormer extension and replace existing balcony with covered balcony
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wilson S
- Postcode
- TR2 4BE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed rear elevation, through its increased ridge height, oversized and offset dormer, and incongruous balcony design, would create a top-heavy and unbalancing effect that would adversely affect the character and appearance of the area contrary to development plan policy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 1(b) of the St Clement Neighbourhood Development PlanPolicy 2 of the Cornwall Local Plan Strategic Policies 2010-2030Policy 12(1) of the Cornwall Local Plan Strategic Policies 2010-2030
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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