Planning appeal decision
4 Brookdale Park, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9JL
Planning appeal 3339136 at 4 Brookdale Park, Brixham, Devon, TQ5 9JL (Torbay Council) was dismissed on 30 May 2024 by Inspector Kent R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the site and its surroundings.
single storey rear extension forming living/dining room and kitchen, side extension forming store and utility with room in roof, loft conversion with rear dormer roof extension and raising ridge height for 2 en-suite bedrooms
- Authority
- Torbay Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Kent R
- Postcode
- TQ5 9JL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the site and its surroundings
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 2 and 6 Brookdale Park with reference to outlook, light and privacy
- whether the proposed development makes suitable provision for the parking of vehicles
What decided it
The adverse effect on the character and appearance of the cul-de-sac combined with the harmful impact on the living conditions of the occupiers of No 2 Brookdale Park, particularly regarding overbearing effect, loss of daylight and privacy, resulted in clear conflict with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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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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