Planning appeal decision
Heybrook Guest House, Beach Road, Heybrook Bay, Plymouth, PL9 0BS
Planning appeal 3346019 at Heybrook Guest House, Beach Road, Heybrook Bay, Plymouth, PL9 0BS (South Hams District Council) was dismissed on 10 December 2024 by Inspector Faulkner H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect that the proposed extensions would have on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the surrounding area with particular regard to the impact on the South Devon National Landscape and Undeveloped Coast.
for alterations and extensions together with change of use from guest house to a dwelling
- Authority
- South Hams District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Faulkner H
- Postcode
- PL9 0BS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect that the proposed extensions would have on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the surrounding area with particular regard to the impact on the South Devon National Landscape and Undeveloped Coast
What decided it
The proposed metal roof cladding and increased glazing would harm the character and appearance of the area and fail to conserve and enhance the landscape and scenic beauty of the South Devon National Landscape, contrary to development plan policies and the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DEV20DEV23DEV2DEV24DEV25DV2
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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