Planning appeal decision
60 Boscathnoe Way, Penzance, TR18 3JS
Planning appeal 3330365 at 60 Boscathnoe Way, Penzance, TR18 3JS (Cornwall Council) was dismissed on 9 April 2024 by Inspector Lawrence E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
demolition of existing single storey domestic extension and replacement with one new dwelling
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Lawrence E
- Postcode
- TR18 3JS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed dwelling would unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the area through its contrived design that is totally out of keeping with the host terrace and street scene, and would materially reduce the open gap providing relief to the intensive form of the terraces.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 1Policy 2Policy 12
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 8Paragraph 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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