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Dismissed5 June 20253354566

Hollington House, Acadia Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2PY

Planning appeal 3354566 at Hollington House, Acadia Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2PY (Torbay Council) was dismissed on 5 June 2025 by Inspector Hills J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Lincombes Conservation Area (CA), including trees.

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
Postcode
TQ1 2PY

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy C4Policy DE1Policy SS10Policy DE3Policy TA3Policy TH8Policy TH9Policy THW4
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135Paragraph 215Paragraph 11

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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