Planning appeal decision
Sea Holly, 16 Marine Drive West, West Wittering, Chichester, PO20 8HH
Planning appeal 3284243 at Sea Holly, 16 Marine Drive West, West Wittering, Chichester, PO20 8HH (Chichester District Council) was allowed on 10 March 2022 by Inspector Roberts G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the appeal proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area.
single storey rear extension, roof alterations to include 2 nd floor accommodation. General material changes to all elevations. Construction of bike store and summer house/annex
- Authority
- Chichester District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Roberts G
- Postcode
- PO20 8HH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the appeal proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area
What decided it
The varied character of Marine Drive West, with numerous examples of extended and remodelled properties of differing scales and ridge heights, meant the proposed second floor would sit reasonably comfortably within the streetscene and not appear incongruous or out of keeping with its surroundings.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 33 of the Chichester Local Plan 2014-2029
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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