Planning appeal decision
6 New Parade, Worthing, BN11 2BQ
Planning appeal 3298056 at 6 New Parade, Worthing, BN11 2BQ (Worthing Borough Council) was dismissed on 19 January 2023 by Inspector Sylvester G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and area.
extension to the rear - 2 storey plus rearrangement of internal accommodation
- Authority
- Worthing Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Sylvester G
- Postcode
- BN11 2BQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and area
- the living conditions of the occupiers of the host property and neighbouring properties (No 5 and No 7 New Parade), with particular regard to outlook, privacy and light
What decided it
The proposed extension would significantly harm the distinctive character and appearance of the street scene by disrupting the regular pattern of two-storey outriggers and would create unacceptable overbearing and daylight impacts on neighbouring properties.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Saved Policy H16Saved Policy H18Policy 16 of the Worthing Borough Council LDF Core Strategy April 2011Policy 8 of the Worthing Borough Council LDF Core Strategy April 2011
- 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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