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Dismissed18 February 20253337335

East Down, Preston Down Road , Preston , Torbay, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 1RN

Planning appeal 3337335 at East Down, Preston Down Road , Preston , Torbay, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 1RN (Torbay Council) was dismissed on 18 February 2025 by Inspector Reeves K, 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.

construction of two dwellings

Authority
Torbay Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Reeves K
Postcode
TQ3 1RN

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 unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area arising from development detached from the built edge of Paignton within the rural hinterland and informal green corridor, compounded by the loss of category A and B trees, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the limited housing benefits despite the Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply.

The limited housing benefits (moderate weight) and associated social and economic benefits (limited weight) were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance and conflicts with development plan policies, when assessed against the Framework as a whole.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DE1Policy C1Policy C4Policy SS13Policy SS11Policy PNP1(c)
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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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