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Dismissed25 October 20213276491

17 Ardsheal Close, Worthing, BN14 7RP

Planning appeal 3276491 at 17 Ardsheal Close, Worthing, BN14 7RP (Worthing Borough Council) was dismissed on 25 October 2021 by Inspector Somers J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the appeal property and the character and appearance of the locality.

a loft conversion with hip to gable and rear dormer roof

Authority
Worthing Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Somers J
Postcode
BN14 7RP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development upon the appeal property and the character and appearance of the locality

What decided it

The proposed hip-to-gable conversion would introduce unacceptable asymmetrical harm to the architectural authenticity and character of the locality, contrary to design-led planning policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Worthing Core Strategy 2011 Policy 16Worthing Local Plan 2003 saved Policy H16

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