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Dismissed4 February 20266000621

6, Bonfire Hill, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8EE

Planning appeal 6000621 at 6, Bonfire Hill, Salcombe, Devon, TQ8 8EE (South Hams District Council) was dismissed on 4 February 2026 by Inspector Reeves K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to privacy and noise.

relocation of external staircase and use of the flat roof as a balcony / terrace

Authority
South Hams District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Reeves K
Postcode
TQ8 8EE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to privacy and noise
  • the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The development causes unacceptable harm to the living conditions of the occupiers of No. 7 through material overlooking of side-facing windows from the elevated terrace, which conflicts with Policy DEV1 of the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DEV1Policy DEV20Policy SALC B1

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