Planning appeal decision
9 Saltern Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6NT
Planning appeal 3340522 at 9 Saltern Road, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 6NT (Torbay Council) was dismissed on 20 May 2024 by Inspector Evans L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing building and of the local area.
two storey rear extension to form additional accommodation and reconstruct existing garage
- Authority
- Torbay Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Evans L
- Postcode
- TQ4 6NT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing building and of the local area
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers at No 7 Saltern Road, with particular regard to loss of outlook and overshadowing
What decided it
The proposal's excessive bulk and top-heavy proportions relative to the host dwelling, combined with its unacceptable impact on neighbouring living conditions through loss of outlook and overshadowing, rendered it contrary to the development plan with no material considerations to override this.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DE1Policy DE3Policy BH5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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