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Dismissed18 January 20223278069

48 Wickham Avenue, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN39 3ER

Planning appeal 3278069 at 48 Wickham Avenue, Bexhill-on-Sea, TN39 3ER (Rother District Council) was dismissed on 18 January 2022 by Inspector Douglas L, 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.

New 3 bedroom detached house with associated parking

Authority
Rother District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Douglas L
Postcode
TN39 3ER

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 residents, with particular regard to outlook, privacy and noise
  • whether the proposed development would provide an adequate amount of garden space

What decided it

The substantial and long-lasting harm to character and appearance and neighbouring living conditions significantly and demonstrably outweighs the modest benefit of one dwelling contribution to housing supply, such that the proposal does not constitute sustainable development.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy OSS4Policy DHG7
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 219

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