Planning appeal decision
19 Maudlin Drive, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ148RZ
Planning appeal 6000853 at 19 Maudlin Drive, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ148RZ (Teignbridge District Council) was dismissed on 16 January 2026 by Inspector Ramsden S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the appeal site and the surrounding area.
the partial raising of existing roof to provide additional living space
- Authority
- Teignbridge District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Ramsden S
- Postcode
- TQ14 8RZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the appeal site and the surrounding area
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupants of 17 and 21 Maudlin Drive and 49 Hazeldown Road
What decided it
The development would cause unacceptable harm to both the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupants through overlooking, loss of privacy, loss of light, and overbearing impact.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H11Policy DW3Policy S2Policy WE8Policy BE2Policy GP1Policy H12Policy S1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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.
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