®Planning appeal decision
Hollington House, Acadia Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2PY
described in the application as “Part demolition of extg extension (lower roof). Erection of two storey link and four flats
- Authority
- Torbay Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Hills J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Lincombes Conservation Area (CA), including trees
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of 444 Babbacombe Road (No 444) with regard to privacy
- whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants, with particular regard to privacy, outlook, outdoor space and internal space standards
- the effect of the development on highway safety with regard to parking provision
What decided it
The harm to the conservation area, identified as a strong reason for refusal under paragraph 11(d) of the Framework, outweighed the benefits of housing delivery and economic benefits, and the tilted balance did not apply.
The benefits of housing delivery and economic benefits were outweighed by the adverse impact on the conservation area, which was given considerable importance and weight; the harm to the heritage asset outweighed the benefits.
Framework references: 135, 215, 11
Plan policies cited: Policy C4, Policy DE1, Policy SS10, Policy DE3, Policy TA3, Policy TH8, Policy TH9, Policy THW4
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.