Planning appeal decision
Woodbine Cottage , 2 High Wickham, Hastings, TN35 5PB
Planning appeal 3279231 at Woodbine Cottage , 2 High Wickham, Hastings, TN35 5PB (Hastings Borough Council) was dismissed on 17 December 2021 by Inspector Allan J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development upon the living conditions at Nos 3 and 4 High Wickham with respect to privacy.
Installation of French Doors and construction of raised decking with privacy screen (Retrospective)
- Authority
- Hastings Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Allan J
- Postcode
- TN35 5PB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development upon the living conditions at Nos 3 and 4 High Wickham with respect to privacy
What decided it
The decking has resulted in previously existing levels of privacy at No 3 being significantly compromised through direct and potentially prolonged overlooking towards rear windows and an enclosed garden area, which cannot be adequately mitigated by conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM3
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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