Planning appeal decision
1 & 2 The Bight, South Town, Dartmouth, TQ6 9BX
Planning appeal 3337239 at 1 & 2 The Bight, South Town, Dartmouth, TQ6 9BX (South Hams District Council) was dismissed on 16 September 2024 by Inspector Faulkner H, 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, having particular regard to the effect on relevant designated heritage assets.
the creation of parking deck to serve 1 & 2 The Bight with space for two cars
- Authority
- South Hams District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Faulkner H
- Postcode
- TQ6 9BX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to the effect on relevant designated heritage assets
- the effect on highway safety
What decided it
The harmful impact on the character and appearance of the conservation area through the loss and relocation of the historic boundary wall, which could not be justified by the private and minor public benefits of the scheme.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DEV20DEV21DEV23DEV29DNP TE3DNP ST2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205Paragraph 208Paragraph 115Paragraph 114
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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