Fable, Portloe, Truro, TR2 5QZ

Planning appeal 3363546 at Fable, Portloe, Truro, TR2 5QZ (Cornwall Council) was dismissed on 17 November 2025 by Inspector Butcher C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, having special regard to the effect on relevant designated heritage assets and the Cornwall National Landscape.

the construction of rear balcony above existing rear extension, with wooden balustrade posts

Authority: Cornwall Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Butcher C
Postcode: TR2 5QZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, having special regard to the effect on relevant designated heritage assets and the Cornwall National Landscape
The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to privacy, outlook, light and noise

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and the setting of the Grade II listed building, resulting from the prominent and incongruous positioning of the balcony above the roofline, outweighs the limited private and economic benefits of the proposal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 2Policy 12Policy 23Policy 24Policy LA1Policy LA2Policy CV1Policy CV3Policy GP1Policy GP2Policy H09Policy PD-P11
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 189

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