65 The Promenade, Peacehaven, BN10 8NH

Planning appeal 3300253 at 65 The Promenade, Peacehaven, BN10 8NH (Lewes District Council) was dismissed on 14 July 2023 by Inspector Douglas L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the breach of planning control on the character and appearance of the area.

Without planning permission, the erection of brick pillars, fencing and a gate in excess of 1 Metre in height adjacent to a highway used by vehicles the approximate position of which is shown for identification purposes only in Blue on Plan A

Authority: Lewes District Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Other minor developments
Inspector: Douglas L
Postcode: BN10 8NH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the breach of planning control on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the breach of planning control on the living conditions of occupiers of the appeal site, with particular regard to privacy

What decided it

The moderate harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the excessive height and poor design of the structures, which outweighs the modest privacy benefits to the occupiers.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 11 of the Lewes District Local Plan Part 1 Joint Core Strategy 2010-2030Policy DM25 of the Lewes District Local Plan Part 2 Site Allocations and Development Management PoliciesPolicy DM8 of the Lewes District Local Plan Part 2 Site Allocations and Development Management Policies

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