House alterations and balconies at 9 Woodland Avenue, Teignmouth

“The existing ground-floor balcony would be squared off to provide a more usable area, and the bay window at lower-ground-floor level would be extended beneath the balcony to increase the useable internal floorspace. A new raised platform and staircase would replace the existing steps between the ground floor and the rear garden at lower-ground-floor level, providing improved and safer access.”

“DESCRIPTION Site Description 3.1. Woodland Avenue comprises a 1930’s detached dwelling spread over three floor with the upper most being within the roof space. The land steps down west to east giving the front elevation the appearance of a single storey property with a steeply pitched roof whilst the rear is two storey with rooms in the roof. Woodland Avenue as a whole features a variety of houses which vary greatly in terms of scale and appearance. 3.3.”

“REPRESENTATIONS Publicity undertaken by way of a site notice displayed on the 19 th March 2026 No representations have been received to comment on the proposed development.”

“TOWN / PARISH COUNCIL’S COMMENTS 7.1. No Objection but would request that both bee bricks and a sparrow terrace are considered and installed.”

“It was proposed by Councillor MacGregor, seconded by Councillor Sanders and…”

“Date Received Drawing/reference number Description 19 Feb 2026 2512-03 001 Site Location Plan 19 Feb 2026 2512-03-110 REV B Proposed Lower Ground Floor Plan 19 Feb 2026 2512-03-111 REV B Proposed Ground Floor Plan 19 Feb 2026 2512-03-112 REV A Proposed First Floor Plan 19 Feb 2026 2512-03-113 REV B Proposed Elevations 12 Mar 2026 2512-03 012 REV A Proposed Block Plan…”

“Planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions: The development hereby permitted shall begin before the expiry of three years from the date of this permission.”

“The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in full accordance with the recommendations and mitigation/enhancement measures set out in the “No Impact Report” by Orbis Ecology dated 6 March 2026. This shall include the provision of a sparrow terrace on the northern elevation. The sparrow terrace shall be installed prior to the first use of the development and thereafter retained and maintained.”