Planning appeal decision
37 Oakleaf Drive, Polegate, BN26 6PS
Planning appeal 3274362 at 37 Oakleaf Drive, Polegate, BN26 6PS (Wealden District Council) was allowed on 9 September 2021 by Inspector Gethin T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
single storey side/rear extension, existing dormer extensions to front and rear, & side porch, erection of new garden walls with new dropped kerb to form off street parking
- Authority
- Wealden District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Gethin T
- Postcode
- BN26 6PS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The variety of built form and extensions already visible in the locality, including dormers of differing sizes on nearby semi-detached properties, meant the proposed extensions would not appear incongruous or unacceptably dominating.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EN27Policy HG10Policy SPO13Policy WCS14
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.
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