Planning appeal decision
75 Gorringe Valley Road, Eastbourne, BN20 9SR
Planning appeal 3278168 at 75 Gorringe Valley Road, Eastbourne, BN20 9SR (Wealden District Council) was dismissed on 18 January 2022 by Inspector Praine N, 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.
for a hip to gable, front dormers, rear roof extension and ground floor rear extension
- Authority
- Wealden District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Praine N
- Postcode
- BN20 9SR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed rear dormer would be visually dominant and at odds with the host dwelling and surrounding area, causing harmful effects on character and appearance that cannot be justified by reference to other examples or permitted development rights.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HG10Policy EN27Policy SPO13Policy WCS14
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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