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Dismissed19 May 20266008327

Greyridge, Higher Woodfield Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2LB

Planning appeal 6008327 at Greyridge, Higher Woodfield Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 2LB (Torbay Council) was dismissed on 19 May 2026 by Inspector Hills J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Lincombes Conservation Area, with particular regard to protected trees.

lower ground floor and ground floor side extension and alterations to existing dwelling including new glazing and decking area

Authority
Torbay Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Hills J
Postcode
TQ1 2LB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Lincombes Conservation Area, with particular regard to protected trees

What decided it

The uncertainty regarding whether the proposed soakaway could be achieved without harmfully encroaching onto the roots of the protected yew tree, combined with the inability to secure adequate protection through planning conditions, means the proposal would fail to preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
SS10C4
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 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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