Rockhaven, Courtenay Street, Ssalcombe, Devon, TQ8 8DQ

Planning appeal 3330393 at Rockhaven, Courtenay Street, Ssalcombe, Devon, TQ8 8DQ (South Hams District Council) was allowed on 15 January 2024 by Inspector Nicholls H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.

Householder Planning Application for proposed single storey bedroom extension, modifications to an existing window opening to create a new entrance, alterations to the existing external terrace (to include obscure privacy screening) and configuration of new external steps to outside amenity area

Authority: South Hams District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Nicholls H
Postcode: TQ8 8DQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area
whether the proposal would conserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Salcombe Conservation Area and preserve the setting of neighbouring listed buildings
the effects of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers in terms of overlooking and noise

What decided it

The modest proportions, design and siting of the extension, combined with the privacy screening conditions, meant the proposal would not harm the character and appearance of the area or the amenities of neighbours, and would comply with the development plan taken as a whole.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DEV20Policy SALC B1Policy DEV21Policy DEV1

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