Planning appeal decision
83 Stafford Road, Seaford, BN25 1UA
Planning appeal 3295941 at 83 Stafford Road, Seaford, BN25 1UA (Lewes District Council) was dismissed on 24 August 2022 by Inspector Evans L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to loss of privacy and effect on outlook.
balcony with privacy screen on top of existing rear extension, with access from upstairs kitchen
- Authority
- Lewes District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Evans L
- Postcode
- BN25 1UA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to loss of privacy and effect on outlook
What decided it
The balcony's large dimensions and openness would result in material harm to neighbouring residents' living conditions through overlooking and loss of privacy that cannot be adequately mitigated by the proposed privacy screens.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM25
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 103
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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