Planning appeal decision
60 James Street, Selsey, Chichester, PO20 0JG
Planning appeal 3290268 at 60 James Street, Selsey, Chichester, PO20 0JG (Chichester District Council) was dismissed on 10 March 2022 by Inspector Roberts G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area.
a two storey side extension over and beyond existing garage incorporating extension of existing rear balcony and introduction of new dormers
- Authority
- Chichester District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Roberts G
- Postcode
- PO20 0JG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed dormers and mansard roof would be disproportionate in scale and mass, dominating the roofscapes and disrupting the uniform character of the small cul-de-sac, contrary to design and character policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 2Policy 33
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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