Two-storey rear extension at 39 Yannon Drive, Teignmouth

“Public speaker supporter – [name withheld] applicant Counteracted the objections as follows: - Feedback from neighbours and consultation in relation to the previously withdrawn application have been addressed with amendments to the current application. - Overall height of the extension is reduced. - Redesigned including introduction of flat roof and lower pitched roof. - Side facing window removed. - Amendments protect the neighbours’ amenity.”

“The works, including any demolition, vegetation clearance or timber treatment, shall proceed in strict accordance with the precautions, measures and enhancements described in the Preliminary Ecological Assessment 'Bat and Bird Survey' (Wills Ecology, dated 30 September 2025), unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall include the installation of the recommended bat and bird boxes.”

“Prior to the commencement of above-ground construction of the development hereby permitted, full details of the boundary treatment to the southern boundary of the site shall be submitted for approval in writing to the Local Planning Authority. The approved boundary shall be in place prior to first use of the extensions hereby approved and shall thereafter be so retained and maintained.”

“Public speaker objector - [name withheld] neighbour Objected on the grounds of: - Loss of outlook and natural light. - Overbearing and impact of scale and magnitude of proposed extension. - The ground floor leisure room could be relocated to the end of the garden. - Drainage issues due to the area of footprint and loss of impermeable land. - Amount of soil to be excavated, causing disruption and problems. - Out of keeping with the street scene and design of the area.”

“In response to Members questions the Planning Officer and Head of Development Management confirmed: - The various heights of the extension. - Loss of outlook and light would be minimal and were not reasonable and valid grounds to refuse planning permission. - The extension footprint was less than 20 square metres of impermeable ground surface and therefore within the limit of using soakaways for drainage purposes.”

“Planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:”

“(8 votes for, 0 against and 2 abstentions)”