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Allowed2 March 20233288059

38a Motcombe Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1QT

Planning appeal 3288059 at 38a Motcombe Road, Eastbourne, BN21 1QT (Eastbourne Borough Council) was allowed on 2 March 2023 by Inspector Pattison B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on highway safety.

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
Postcode
BN21 1QT

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy B2Policy D1Policy D8Policy HO20

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