Planning appeal decision
55 Fitzalan Road, Arundel, BN18 9JP
Planning appeal 3294699 at 55 Fitzalan Road, Arundel, BN18 9JP (Arun District Council) was allowed on 28 June 2022 by Inspector Jones GP, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed rear extension would harm the living conditions of the neighbouring property at 53 Fitzalan Road by reason of its visual impact, outlook or effect on light.
erection of single storey rear extension; first floor front and rear facing dormer and porch to front
- Authority
- Arun District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jones GP
- Postcode
- BN18 9JP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed rear extension would harm the living conditions of the neighbouring property at 53 Fitzalan Road by reason of its visual impact, outlook or effect on light
What decided it
The presence and effects of the existing boundary fence meant that the additional depth of the extension would not materially harm the neighbouring property's living conditions, contrary to the Council's concerns about overbearing impact.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D DM1Policy D DM4
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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