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Allowed23 May 20243331838

The Old Shop, Waterloo Road, Falmouth, TR11 3NU

Planning appeal 3331838 at The Old Shop, Waterloo Road, Falmouth, TR11 3NU (Cornwall Council) was allowed on 23 May 2024 by Inspector Butcher C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Falmouth Conservation Area.

the change of use of incidental residential studio to self - contained residential accommodation

Authority
Cornwall Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Butcher C
Postcode
TR11 3NU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Falmouth Conservation Area
  • the effect of the development on the living conditions of future occupiers and those of neighbouring residents

What decided it

The development preserves the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and does not harm living conditions of occupiers or neighbours, satisfying the main issues and conforming with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 12Policy 24Policy 13Policy DG1Policy DG4

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