129 Parker Road, HASTINGS, TN34 3TP

retrospective permission for two storey rear extension, ground floor 5.7m deep and first floor 3.7m deep; construction of a 2.3m retaining wall with gabion cages

Authority: Hastings Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Hobbs J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the appeal scheme on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the appeal scheme on the living conditions of occupiers of 129 and 131 Parker Road, with respect to outlook, sunlight and privacy

What decided it

The combination of harmful effects on character and appearance through overdevelopment and roofscape disruption, together with harmful impacts on neighbouring living conditions through increased overlooking and overshadowing, resulted in development plan conflict with no material considerations to justify approval.

Framework references: 130

Plan policies cited: Policy DM1, Policy DM3

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