The Cove Guesthouse, Torcross, TQ7 2TH

the renewal of extant planning application 53/0136/09/F (demolition of guest house and replacement with single dwelling) without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 53/3160/11/F, dated 3 February 2012

Authority: South Hams
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: TQ7 2TH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the revised design upon the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the South Devon National Landscape and Undeveloped Coast

What decided it

The revised design's height, scale, contemporary appearance and substantial glazing would harm the character and appearance of the area and fail to conserve the special qualities of the South Devon National Landscape and Undeveloped Coast, conflicting with the development plan.

Plan policies cited: Policy DEV25, Policy DEV24, Policy SPT1, Policy DEV10, Policy DEV20, Policy DEV21, Policy DEV23

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