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Notice varied and upheld16 December 20253357630

Mead View, Churston Road, Churston Ferrers, Brixham, TQ5 0HU

Planning appeal 3357630 at Mead View, Churston Road, Churston Ferrers, Brixham, TQ5 0HU (Torbay Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 16 December 2025 by Inspector Griffin E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the steps required by the enforcement notice exceed what is necessary to remedy the breach of planning control.

‘Without planning permission, the construction of a flat roof dormer, as shown in “Photograph 1,” onto the rear elevation of the dwelling. The dwelling is situated in the designated Churston Conservation Area.’

Authority
Torbay Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Griffin E
Postcode
TQ5 0HU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the steps required by the enforcement notice exceed what is necessary to remedy the breach of planning control
  • Whether the period for compliance of 6 months is reasonable

What decided it

The enforcement notice requirements are necessary to remedy the breach of planning control and restore the land to its condition before the unauthorised works, and the 6-month compliance period is reasonable for the demolition and debris removal work involved.

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