Planning appeal decision
32 Trelawny Road, Tavistock, PL19 0EN
Planning appeal 3362925 at 32 Trelawny Road, Tavistock, PL19 0EN (West Devon Borough Council) was allowed on 20 June 2025 by Inspector Andrews M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, neighbouring houses, and the Tavistock Conservation Area.
a two-storey rear ex tension to provide additional kitchen and bathroom accommodation
- Authority
- West Devon Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Andrews M
- Postcode
- PL19 0EN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, neighbouring houses, and the Tavistock Conservation Area
What decided it
The appeal scheme, with its modified design addressing previous concerns and its modest visual impact when viewed from public vantage points, would not cause harm to the character and appearance of the non-designated heritage asset or conservation area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DEV20DEV21HER1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 16
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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