Planning appeal decision
9 Thurlow Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3DZ
Planning appeal 3347211 at 9 Thurlow Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 3DZ (Torbay Council) was dismissed on 13 December 2024 by Inspector Roberts G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area with particular regard to the appeal site's location within the Upton Conservation Area.
removal of part of the existing boundary wall to allow improved access to the property
- Authority
- Torbay Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Roberts G
- Postcode
- TQ1 3DZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area with particular regard to the appeal site's location within the Upton Conservation Area
What decided it
The removal of part of the historic boundary wall, identified as a prominent feature within the Upton Conservation Area, would result in less than substantial harm to the significance of this heritage asset that cannot be outweighed by the private benefits of improved access to the property.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DE1SS10TH8TH10
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 195Paragraph 203Paragraph 205Paragraph 206Paragraph 208
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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