44, Penwill Way, Paignton, TQ4 5JQ

described in the application as “retrospective application: To remove one set of steps and part of front garden totalling 3m wide x 4m long to create one extra parking space. To make a hard standing of concrete with a retaining wall at the rear and to one side of the new parking space, the retaining wall is to be at the same level of the pathway around the principle elevation. Drop kerb to be installed to extend the existing drop kerb from the garage area. Reposition existing railings to take into account extended parking area

Authority: Torbay Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Householder developments
Inspector: Hills J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the development on highway safety

What decided it

The sympathetic design and integration of the parking space into the urban landscape, combined with demonstrated highway safety through improved visibility and suitable parking provision, outweighed the Council's concerns about excavation and guideline non-compliance.

Framework references: 131, 139, 115

Plan policies cited: Policy DE1, Policy TA2, Policy TA3, Policy PNP1(c)

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