Planning appeal decision
East View, Crescent Road, Ivybridge, PL21 0BP
Planning appeal 6013915 at East View, Crescent Road, Ivybridge, PL21 0BP (South Hams) was dismissed on 22 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed roof extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the street scene of Crescent Road.
a roof extension to include a raised ridge level and front and rear dormers
- Authority
- South Hams
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Postcode
- PL21 0BP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed roof extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the street scene of Crescent Road
What decided it
The proposed roof extension would appear top-heavy and visually incongruous, particularly given the dwelling's prominent position close to the road, and would conflict with Policy DEV20 and the Council's design guidance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DEV20Plymouth and South West Devon Joint Local Plan 2014-2034
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Policy S14
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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