Planning appeal decision
12 Market Road, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7JA
Planning appeal 3287930 at 12 Market Road, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7JA (Rother District Council) was allowed on 21 September 2022 by Inspector Parker C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Rye Conservation Area.
‘change window joinery on the front elevation’
- Authority
- Rother District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Parker C
- Postcode
- TN31 7JA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Rye Conservation Area
What decided it
The proposed window joinery changes, including the ground floor windows with large panes and fanlight and the first-floor opening window, would preserve the character and appearance of the Rye Conservation Area by being consistent with the architectural character of nearby buildings along Market Road.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EN2Policy EN3Policy DC1Policy D1Policy E3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 55
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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