Planning appeal decision
5 Crossways, Wembury, Plymouth, PL9 0EY
Planning appeal 3357113 at 5 Crossways, Wembury, Plymouth, PL9 0EY (South Hams District Council) was dismissed on 26 June 2025 by Inspector Faulkner H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed dormer on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.
Enlarge existing dormer roof, and turn from an apex roof to a flat roof square box construction to create a room, not exceeding original dormer footprint dimensions, not exceeding original ridge height of roof
- Authority
- South Hams District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Faulkner H
- Postcode
- PL9 0EY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed dormer on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed extension would appear as an incongruous, top-heavy addition inconsistent with the character and appearance of the area, contrary to Policy DEV20, and this harm is not outweighed by functional benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DEV20
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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