Decision Maker: Head of Place
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
The development has created a timber purpose
built skate ramp in the rear amenity space of a dwellinghouse which
is situated within a residential area. The development consists of
two ramps and three platforms of differing heights and has been
constructed on an elevated grassed area close to the rear boundary
with the neighbouring properties to the north. It enables users of
the skate ramp to have a clear unobstructed view into the amenity
space of a neighbouring property and the use of the structure will
cause a noise disturbance, which will adversely impact neighbours
surrounding the site.
People are entitled to enjoy their own homes without undue
disturbance or intrusion from neighbouring uses and development
must have regard to the importance of protecting residential and
other amenities. The development of the skate ramp is in breach of
North Devon and Torridge Local Plan (NDTLP) Policy DM01 which
supports development “where it would not significantly harm
the amenities of neighbouring occupiers or uses”. In
addition, the development breaches NDTLP Policy DM25 which states
that ancillary development will be supported where “(c) there
being no significant adverse impact on the amenity of the occupants
of neighbouring properties”.
To issue an Enforcement Notice under Section
171A(1)(a) of the Town
Planning permission was refused under
application 70764. The Planning Inspectorate has dismissed an
appeal against the refusal to grant planning permission.
Publication date: 24/11/2020
Date of decision: 23/06/2020