Planning appeal decision
Flat, 1 Buckland Terrace, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6AD
Planning appeal 3335643 at Flat, 1 Buckland Terrace, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6AD (Dartmoor) was dismissed on 23 July 2024 by Inspector Cresswell C, 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.
first floor rear extension with external steps, north facing first floor balcony and second floor extension with roof terrace over
- Authority
- Dartmoor
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cresswell C
- Postcode
- PL20 6AD
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 development would harm the character and appearance of the area by creating an unduly prominent and visually discordant building that conflicts with the simple, coherent architectural character of the street and the distinctive green setting of this part of Yelverton within the National Park.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 1.2Policy 1.5Policy 3.7
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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