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Dismissed20 January 20263366380

Fire Engine Inn, Higher Fore Street, Marazion, TR17 0BB

Planning appeal 3366380 at Fire Engine Inn, Higher Fore Street, Marazion, TR17 0BB (Cornwall Council) was dismissed on 20 January 2026 by Inspector Davies N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring properties with regard to noise and privacy.

an external terrace at first floor level to the rear

Authority
Cornwall Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Davies N
Postcode
TR17 0BB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring properties with regard to noise and privacy

What decided it

The harmful loss of privacy to occupants of Tidewater through close overlooking of the private rear garden from the elevated terrace in such proximity to the boundary outweighs the significant economic benefits to the business.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 12Policy 13Policy 16Policy C1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 85

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