Planning appeal decision
27 Marine Drive, Seaford, BN25 2RT
Planning appeal 3296294 at 27 Marine Drive, Seaford, BN25 2RT (Lewes District Council) was allowed on 24 August 2022 by Inspector Evans L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the local area.
remodelling of dwelling with rear and first floor extensions, rear terrace, rendering of building and alterations to fenestration
- Authority
- Lewes District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Evans L
- Postcode
- BN25 2RT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the local area
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of surrounding neighbours
What decided it
The proposed extensions and dormers, through their careful design, scale and form, would respect the character and appearance of the local area and would not harm the living conditions of neighbouring properties.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM25DM28SEA2
- 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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