Planning appeal decision
18 Higher Yannon Drive, Teignmouth, TQ14 9JQ
Planning appeal 3356678 at 18 Higher Yannon Drive, Teignmouth, TQ14 9JQ (Teignbridge District Council) was dismissed on 29 July 2025 by Inspector Mansfield T, 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.
external alterations, front and rear extensions and roof extension
- Authority
- Teignbridge District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Mansfield T
- Postcode
- TQ14 9JQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of the occupants of 20 Higher Yannon Drive (known as 'Westbay'), with particular regard to outlook, light and privacy
What decided it
The proposed front elevation design is unduly complex and discordant with the character of the area, and the extensions would cause unacceptable harm to the living conditions of the neighbouring property through loss of outlook, light and privacy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S1Policy S2Policy WE8Policy H11Policy H12
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 139
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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