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Dismissed4 February 20223278635

340 South Coast Road, Peacehaven, East Sussex, BN10 7EW

Planning appeal 3278635 at 340 South Coast Road, Peacehaven, East Sussex, BN10 7EW (Lewes District Council) was dismissed on 4 February 2022 by Inspector Cramond D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

Erection of extensions to two existing ground floor flats and erection of first floor to provide two further flats, resulting in total of 9 self-contained flats

Authority
Lewes District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Cramond D
Postcode
BN10 7EW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the development on living conditions for neighbours
  • the effect of the development on living conditions for future residents

What decided it

The external staircase arrangement was unacceptable as it would harm the character and appearance of the area and compromise living conditions for future residents.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM25Policy DM28

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