The Mews, Goonvrea House, Goonvrea, Perranworthal, Truro, TR3 7PN

Technical Details Consent following Permission in Principle for Construction of One Self Build Dwelling & Associated Works

Authority: Cornwall Council
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Harrington S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of 'West Wing' and 'The Mews' in regard to outlook, privacy and overshadowing, and also the occupants of the proposal and 'The Mews' with regard the provision of outdoor space
the character and appearance of the area, having regard to the setting of Goonvrea House

What decided it

The significant harm to neighbouring occupiers' living conditions through overbearing appearance, loss of privacy and overshadowing, combined with modest harm to character and appearance and minor harm to heritage setting, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest benefits of housing delivery.

the modest benefits of housing delivery and economic benefits were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the significant harm to neighbouring living conditions, modest harm to character and appearance, and minor harm to heritage setting

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: LP Policy 2, LP Policy 12, LP Policy 13, LP Policy 23, LP Policy 24, CEDPD Policy G1, NP Policy 9, NP Policy 14

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