38a Motcombe Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1QT

redevelopment of site from garages and commercial unit into dwelling houses. Demolition of garages to allow for new three residential units and parking areas. Demolition of existing commercial unit and rebuild to similar footprint and height to accommodate two Flats. Associated site improvements including new access gate from the southwest alleyway

Authority: Eastbourne Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Pattison B

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on highway safety
the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular reference to outlook

What decided it

The proposed development would not lead to an increase in vehicular movements compared to the lawful commercial use of the site, and the buildings would be appropriately designed and separated to avoid harm to neighbouring living conditions, particularly outlook.

Plan policies cited: Policy B2, Policy D1, Policy D8, Policy HO20

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