Planning appeal decision
34 Mewstone Avenue, Wembury, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 0JZ
Planning appeal 3358876 at 34 Mewstone Avenue, Wembury, Plymouth, Devon, PL9 0JZ (South Hams District Council) was dismissed on 16 January 2026 by Inspector Nicholls H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at 32 Mewstone Avenue in terms of privacy effects.
removal of rear conservatory and side garage. Construction of two storey side extension and single storey rear extension
- Authority
- South Hams District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Nicholls H
- Postcode
- PL9 0JZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at 32 Mewstone Avenue in terms of privacy effects.
What decided it
The proposed first floor window in the side extension would create unavoidable overlooking of the neighbouring garden at No 32, conflicting with Policy DEV1.1 and harming the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DEV1.1
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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