Planning appeal decision
45 Gleneagles Drive, St Leonards On Sea, TN38 0HU
Planning appeal 3291458 at 45 Gleneagles Drive, St Leonards On Sea, TN38 0HU (Hastings Borough Council) was dismissed on 29 March 2022 by Inspector Cramond D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the locality.
a single storey rear extension and first floor extension over garage
- Authority
- Hastings Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cramond D
- Postcode
- TN38 0HU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the locality
What decided it
The bulk and positioning of the first floor extension would unacceptably harm the distinctive character and appearance of this particular stretch of homes by closing the spacious gap at upper level that is key to their harmonious appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM1 of the Hastings Development Management Plan 2015Policy SC1 (i) of the Hastings Planning Strategy 2014
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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