Planning appeal decision
6 Eirene Road, Goring-By-Sea, Worthing, BN12 4DJ
Planning appeal 3286791 at 6 Eirene Road, Goring-By-Sea, Worthing, BN12 4DJ (Worthing Borough Council) was dismissed on 7 March 2022 by Inspector Miles H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
part demolition of existing building, extension and raising of the roof form two storey 3no bedroom house with adjusted footprint. South facing first floor balcony, flat roof with roof lantern and photovoltaic panels, relocation of entrance door to side and driveway to north with 3no parking spaces and bin store, associated external works
- Authority
- Worthing Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Miles H
- Postcode
- BN12 4DJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect on the living conditions of nearby occupiers with particular regard to overlooking, light and any overbearing effect
What decided it
The proposed development would result in public and permanent harm to the character and appearance of the area and unacceptable living conditions to occupiers of the neighbouring property, which would not be outweighed by limited benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 16 of the Core Strategy April 2011Policy H16 of the Worthing Local Plan (2003)Policy H18 of the Worthing Local Plan (2003)
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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