Planning appeal decision
Land Adjacent 115 , Ghyllside Avenue , Hastings , East Sussex , TN34 2QB
Planning appeal 3300656 at Land Adjacent 115 , Ghyllside Avenue , Hastings , East Sussex , TN34 2QB (Hastings Borough Council) was allowed on 27 February 2023 by Inspector Hobbs J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
erection of a single storey dwelling with car parking
- Authority
- Hastings Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Hobbs J
- Postcode
- TN34 2QB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed single storey dwelling, through its scale, siting, setback and landscaping, would not harm the character and appearance of the surrounding area and therefore complies with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM1DM3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 52
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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