Planning appeal decision
63 Cliff Road, Paignton, TQ4 6DL
Planning appeal 3351383 at 63 Cliff Road, Paignton, TQ4 6DL (Torbay Council) was allowed on 19 February 2025 by Inspector Tivey C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed replacement windows to the front elevation would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area.
for renovations to include replacement of front boundary wall, replacement windows and door, install insulation and render to external walls
- Authority
- Torbay Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Tivey C
- Postcode
- TQ4 6DL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed replacement windows to the front elevation would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed replacement windows would be an improvement on the existing situation and would preserve the character and appearance of the Conservation Area, causing no harm to the designated heritage asset.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DE1Policy DE5Policy SS10Policy PNP1 (c)
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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