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Notice upheld5 December 20243343571

78 Spencer Road, Paignton, TQ3 3SY

Planning appeal 3343571 at 78 Spencer Road, Paignton, TQ3 3SY (Torbay Council) was dismissed on 5 December 2024 by Inspector Harwood A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of Spencer Road.

Without planning permission the carrying out of building and engineering operations in the front garden fronting on to Spencer Road, to erect retaining walls raising the land and the laying of a hardstanding and perimeter wall for the formation of off-road parking, as indicated in the approximate location hatched blue on the attached plan titled "Map 2"

Authority
Torbay Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Harwood A
Postcode
TQ3 3SY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of Spencer Road
  • The effect of the development upon the living conditions for occupants of the adjoining dwelling at No 80 Spencer Road
  • The effect of the use of the development for parking of vehicles on highway safety

What decided it

The development fails to comply with local plan policies requiring good design that respects character and appearance, protects neighbouring amenity, and provides safe parking and highway access.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DE1Policy DE5Policy PNP 1(c)Policy DE3Policy TA2Policy TA3

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