Planning appeal decision
Sandpiper, 22, Horse Lane, Shaldon, Devon, TQ14 0BL
Planning appeal 6003273 at Sandpiper, 22, Horse Lane, Shaldon, Devon, TQ14 0BL (Teignbridge District Council) was dismissed on 1 April 2026 by Inspector Wilson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area, with particular regard to the setting of the Shaldon Conservation Area.
the replacement and extension of attic storey, new rear terrace, and various improvements
- Authority
- Teignbridge District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wilson S
- Postcode
- TQ14 0BL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area, with particular regard to the setting of the Shaldon Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposal would harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling, surrounding area and the setting of the Shaldon Conservation Area through its box-like form and flat roof design that would jar against the traditional roofscape, and the identified harm was not outweighed by any public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- WE8EN5H11EN17
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 210Paragraph 212Paragraph 215
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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