Planning appeal decision
13 Beach View Close, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 3LE
Planning appeal 3368088 at 13 Beach View Close, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 3LE (Cornwall Council) was dismissed on 14 August 2025 by Inspector Harrington S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
two storey extension and alterations to the existing property (including parking provision)
- Authority
- Cornwall Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Harrington S
- Postcode
- TR7 3LE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposal would harm the character and appearance of the area through its contemporary design appearing visually jarring and incongruous with traditional features, and would significantly encroach into important views towards the sea and valued landscapes.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 1 Cornwall Local Plan Strategic Policies 2010-30Policy 2 Cornwall Local Plan Strategic Policies 2010-30Policy 12 Cornwall Local Plan Strategic Policies 2010-30Policy G2 Newquay Neighbourhood Plan 2019-2030Policy D1 Newquay Neighbourhood Plan 2019-2030Policy D2 Newquay Neighbourhood Plan 2019-2030Policy H1 Newquay Neighbourhood Plan 2019-2030Policy LE4 Newquay Neighbourhood Plan 2019-2030
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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