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Dismissed30 December 20213283912

21 Cliff Close, Seaford, BN25 1BW

Planning appeal 3283912 at 21 Cliff Close, Seaford, BN25 1BW (Lewes District Council) was dismissed on 30 December 2021 by Inspector Cramond D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the locality.

the erection of 2 storey side extension, alterations to existing glazing and creation of an enclosed balcony

Authority
Lewes District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Cramond D
Postcode
BN25 1BW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the locality
  • The effects of illumination at night

What decided it

The proposal would have unacceptable adverse effects on the character and appearance of the locality and would create undesirable visual environmental impacts through light intrusion into a protected dark skies environment.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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