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Notice upheld19 March 20263342921

78 Osney Crescent, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5EZ

Planning appeal 3342921 at 78 Osney Crescent, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5EZ (Torbay Council) was dismissed on 19 March 2026 by Inspector Davies N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

Without planning permission, the erection of a means of enclosure adjacent to a highway used by vehicular traffic in excess of 1.0 meter in height above ground level, in the approximate location identified by a blue line on the attached plan titled “Map 2”

Authority
Torbay Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Davies N
Postcode
TQ4 5EZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The fence's stark appearance, extensive length, elevated position and prominent corner location made it a particularly intrusive and discordant feature that resulted in unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DE1 of the Torbay Local Plan 2012-2030Policy PNP 1(c) of the Paignton Neighbourhood Plan 2012-2030

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