Bradford Court, Firle Road, Eastbourne, BN22 8DT

Planning appeal 3295860 at Bradford Court, Firle Road, Eastbourne, BN22 8DT (Eastbourne Borough Council) was dismissed on 15 December 2022 by Inspector Simpson V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area having regard to the requirements under Class A.2(1)(e) of Schedule 2, Part 20, Class A of the GPDO.

the construction of two additional storeys of dwellinghouses immediately above the existing topmost storey of Bradford Court, Eastbourne, to provide eight further 2 bedroom 3 person apartment dwellings

Authority: Eastbourne Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Simpson V
Postcode: BN22 8DT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area having regard to the requirements under Class A.2(1)(e) of Schedule 2, Part 20, Class A of the GPDO

What decided it

The proposed additional storeys would create a building of considerably greater height, bulk and massing that would dwarf neighbouring development and be inharmonious with the prevailing modest appearance of the area, causing unacceptable harm to character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy B2Policy D10APolicy UHT1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 120Paragraph 130

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