Chudleigh Residents said no! … AGAIN !!
.. to a planning application that would have materially affected the setting of listed buildings, and the distinctive character and appearance of Chudleigh’s Conservation Area.
The Background
The owner of a green space at No.1 The Square, in the heart of Chudleigh (see photo), had submitted an appeal against a refusal to grant planning permission.
The development proposed was the demolition of an existing single storey commercial unit and a mixed use redevelopment to comprise one retail unit, one townhouse, and six residential apartments.
Planning Inspector’s Decision
The planning appeal was DISMISSED on September 8, 2016.
Planning Inspectorate Appeals Portal link
https://acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk/ViewCase.aspx?caseid=3144985
Downloads
APPEAL Decision (PDF)
COST Decision (PDF)
For a reminder of the visual impact of the proposed development, check out our Before & After Images page.
Planning Inspector’s Comment about the Proposed Development
‘When taken together the elements do not combine to provide a pleasing contribution that integrates well within the existing distinctive character of the area but rather, brashly and excessively, stand out as a strident and poorly integrated element in the street scene. The unashamedly modern approach is not the root of the problem rather the mix of forms, materials and combination of differing elements of the building which appear as a disaggregated combination rather than a cohesive and coherent intervention in a sensitive location.’
Planning Inspector’s Overall Conclusions
‘The proposed development would harm the character and appearance of the area including the Chudleigh Conservation Area, and the setting of adjacent listed buildings. It therefore conflicts with the statutory requirements to preserve and enhance conservation areas that I am required to exercise and the special regard I am to give to the preservation of the setting of listed buildings.
As such the proposal also does not meet the environmental or social roles required to make it sustainable development. The negative aspects of the scheme would not be outweighed by any positive benefits of the scheme that may arise from the provision of additional housing. Given my conclusions on affordable housing contributions above I have not added that to the balance, however to be clear, even had I accepted that the obligation could be a reason to grant planning permission, the benefit that would have accrued from affordable housing would not have been sufficient to outweigh the harm I have identified.’
UNDER THREAT – the last green space in Chudleigh’s town centre.
Click thumbnails to view large images.
Monstrous ‘Carbuncle’ – the application we opposed!
Teignbridge District Council’s Planning Committee met on Tuesday 22 September 2015 and unanimously rejected the application.
A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who sent letters of objection to Teignbridge Council; contacted their District Councillor; signed our petition (over 500 signatures); lobbied Planning Committee members; and attended the Planning Committee meeting.
Objections received at Teignbridge District Council
Petition signatures objecting against the proposed development
Full details of the application and all plans/documents are online at www.teignbridge.gov.uk/planningonline under planning reference 15/01770/FUL
Chudleigh Town Council also voted to strongly oppose the application at its planning meeting on 5th August 2015.
Listed below are material planning considerations that may be considered when objecting to planning applications. This list is not exhaustive.
- Detrimental impact upon residential amenities and the visual impact of a development (what it will be like to look at, NOT the loss of a view).
- This includes the impact on the character of an area, availability of infrastructure, density, over-development, layout, design and external appearance of buildings and landscaping.
- Any adverse impact on protected trees.
- Loss of privacy and overlooking.
- Overshadowing/loss of light (NOT loss of acquired rights to light).
- Public services, such as drainage and water supply.
- Where highway safety is compromised: traffic generation, road capacity, means of access, visibility, car parking and effects on pedestrians/cyclists.
- Where development is contrary to relevant council planning policy.
- Where development is contrary to government planning policy.
NOT material planning considerations:
- Loss of a private view.
- Loss of value to your property.
- Loss of private access rights.
- Development contrary to a private covenant.
- Loss of acquired rights to light.
- Access for maintenance.
Finally, one of the most popular reasons that people tend to object is, the effect of construction (dust, noise, construction traffic etc.). This is not a planning consideration and so is unlikely to be taken into account.
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