53D Sutton Drove, Seaford, BN25 3NQ

Planning appeal 3289715 at 53D Sutton Drove, Seaford, BN25 3NQ (Lewes District Council) was dismissed on 21 June 2022 by Inspector Reid J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect that the proposed development would have on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

We are proposing to erect a wooden shed like structure to be utilised as a home office to the front of our property which is on a secluded part of our property and therefore not affecting other residents outlook or passers-by. There is a TPO on nearby trees at the property for which we have undertaken a Tree Survey & Arboricultural Impact Assessment (attached). Due to the result of this survey the base of the outbuilding will use mini screw pile foundations which will allow the construction to take place within the Root Protection Area without causing damage to roots, or soil compactions and will allow rain and air to reach the soil beneath the building. Also all documents regarding the size of the building accompany this application ”

Authority: Lewes District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Householder developments
Inspector: Reid J
Postcode: BN25 3NQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect that the proposed development would have on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The proposed outbuilding would harmfully intrude into the important openness of the front garden and appear unacceptably out of place from the nearby roads, contrary to the development plan policies on design and ancillary buildings.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM25Policy DM29Policy SE2

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