Lammas Coombe, Main Road, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8JW

Householder application for removal of existing single storey rear conservatory, timber decking/balustrade system, timber cladding and natural slate roof, all to be replaced with a new single storey kitchen extension, new upper and lower decking replacement cladding, natural slate roof, (main dwelling) and replacement windows and doors

Authority: South Hams District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Kent R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of its surroundings, having particular regard to the location of the site in the South Devon National Landscape
The effect of the proposals on protected tree group G83 and the horse chestnut tree replacement planting for tree T82

What decided it

The substantial increase in the visual bulk and mass of the dwelling arising from the two-level decking and gabion wall in a prominent elevated location within the South Devon National Landscape would detract from its scenic quality and special characteristics, contrary to development plan and Framework policies to which great weight must be attached.

Framework references: 136, 187, 189

Plan policies cited: DEV23, DEV28, SALC Env1, SALC Env5, SALC Env7

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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