®Planning appeal decision
Westcroft Mohuns Close, TAVISTOCK, PL19 9BJ
proposed detached 'velux' roof bungalow & proposed new vehicle access and carport
- Authority
- West Devon Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Nicholls H
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- the effects of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers of Westcroft, with particular regard to outlook
- whether the proposal would incorporate adequate energy efficiency measures
- the effects of the proposal on the Plymouth Sound and Estuaries Special Area of Conservation and Tamar Estuaries Complex Special Protection Area
What decided it
The harm to character and appearance and living conditions of neighbouring occupiers from the proposed dwelling significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest benefit of providing a single family-sized dwelling in a sustainable location in the context of housing shortfall.
The adverse impacts of the proposed dwelling to character and appearance and living conditions of neighbouring occupiers significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of providing a family-sized dwelling in a sustainable location and limited economic benefit from construction, such that the proposal does not constitute sustainable development and the presumption in favour does not apply.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: DEV20, DEV23, DEV1, DEV32, DEL1, DEV26
Judgments cited: Holborn Studios Ltd v The Council of the London Borough of Hackney [2017] EWHC 2823; Wheatcroft Ltd v SSE [1982]
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