11 St Marys Road , Plymouth, Devon, PL7 4PT

outline application for the erection of 1no self-build dwelling with all matters reserved for future submission

Authority: Plymouth City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Oyebade A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The substantial harm to the character and appearance of the area through disruption of the spacious streetscape and established pattern of development significantly and demonstrably outweighs the limited benefits of one additional dwelling to housing supply.

The adverse impacts of the development on character and appearance would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of housing delivery when assessed against the Framework policies taken as a whole, notwithstanding the Council's inability to demonstrate a 5-year housing land supply.

Framework references: 11, 63

Plan policies cited: Policy DEV10, Policy DEV20, Policy SPT1, Policy SPT2

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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