Planning appeal decision
Land Rear of 9 - 17 Greenswood Rd , Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9HN
Planning appeal 3336614 at Land Rear of 9 - 17 Greenswood Rd , Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9HN (Torbay Council) was allowed on 8 July 2024 by Inspector Harrington S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to overlooking, and disruption during the construction phase, and future occupiers with particular regard to parking provision and accessibility.
A bungalow
- Authority
- Torbay Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Harrington S
- Postcode
- TQ5 9HN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to overlooking, and disruption during the construction phase, and future occupiers with particular regard to parking provision and accessibility
What decided it
The proposal would not result in significantly harmful effects on living conditions of neighbouring or future occupiers regarding overlooking, construction disruption, parking and accessibility, and would preserve the character of the Conservation Area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LP Policy DE1LP Policy DE3LP Policy DE5NP Policy BH5
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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