Planning appeal decision
9 Oak Tree Grove, Shaldon, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 0BU
Planning appeal 3333521 at 9 Oak Tree Grove, Shaldon, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 0BU (Teignbridge District Council) was dismissed on 8 May 2024 by Inspector Gethin T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether condition 3 is necessary, with particular regard to the living conditions of No 10 Oak Tree Grove in respect of overlooking.
Single storey side extension with terrace over, porch and external alterations
- Authority
- Teignbridge District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Gethin T
- Postcode
- TQ14 0BU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether condition 3 is necessary, with particular regard to the living conditions of No 10 Oak Tree Grove in respect of overlooking
What decided it
The roof terrace with clear glazing would create significantly greater overlooking opportunities of No 10's garden than the pre-existing situation, making the privacy screen condition necessary to protect neighbouring living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy WE8
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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