Planning appeal decision
7 Middleton Road, Felpham, Bognor Regis, PO22 6BL
Planning appeal 3269281 at 7 Middleton Road, Felpham, Bognor Regis, PO22 6BL (Arun District Council) was allowed on 19 August 2021 by Inspector Glassar S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
the demolition of existing garage/outbuilding & construction of a pair of semi-detached houses & associated works
- Authority
- Arun District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Glassar S
- Postcode
- PO22 6BL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers
What decided it
The variety in the character of the surrounding area and the acceptable physical relationship of the proposed development with neighbouring properties meant that the scheme would not cause unacceptable harm to character, appearance or living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D SP1Policy D DM1Policy QE SP1Policy ESD1Policy ECC SP2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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