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Dismissed21 November 20253366758

22 Church Street, Salcombe, TQ8 8DH

Planning appeal 3366758 at 22 Church Street, Salcombe, TQ8 8DH (South Hams District Council) was dismissed on 21 November 2025 by Inspector Faulkner H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the revised design on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regards to privacy and noise and disturbance.

demolition of existing garage, replacement single storey rear extension, new rear facing dormer window and internal alterations without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 3237/23/HHO, dated 21 November 2023

Authority
South Hams District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Faulkner H
Postcode
TQ8 8DH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the revised design on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regards to privacy and noise and disturbance

What decided it

The proposed extended roof terrace would lead to a material reduction in privacy for neighbouring properties by enabling direct, elevated views into their gardens, conflicting with Policy DEV1 of the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DEV1 of the Plymouth and South West Devon Joint Local Plan 2014-2034

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