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Dismissed5 July 20223285429

23 Lavant Road, Chichester, PO19 5RA

Planning appeal 3285429 at 23 Lavant Road, Chichester, PO19 5RA (Chichester District Council) was dismissed on 5 July 2022 by Inspector Edwards S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the changes on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

redevelopment of the site with creation of 5 no. flats and parking, landscaping and associated works without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref CC/20/03226/FUL, dated 29 June 2021

Authority
Chichester District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Edwards S
Postcode
PO19 5RA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the changes on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • The living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular regard to privacy, noise and disturbance

What decided it

The unauthorised roof terrace causes unacceptable harm to both the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring residents through increased overlooking, loss of privacy, and potential noise and disturbance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 33Policy 40Policy 47
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 12

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