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Dismissed11 January 20233303060

31-41 Congress Hotel, Carlisle Road, East Sussex, Eastbourne, BN21 4JS

Planning appeal 3303060 at 31-41 Congress Hotel, Carlisle Road, East Sussex, Eastbourne, BN21 4JS (Eastbourne Borough Council) was dismissed on 11 January 2023 by Inspector Lawrence E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and the character, appearance and significance of the College Conservation Area.

retention of outdoor seating area, pergola and serving area

Authority
Eastbourne Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector
Lawrence E
Postcode
BN21 4JS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and the character, appearance and significance of the College Conservation Area

What decided it

The less than substantial harm to the significance of the College Conservation Area caused by the visually degrading structures is not outweighed by the moderate public benefits of improved hotel facilities and economic activity.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy UHT15Policy D10Policy UHT1Policy D10aPolicy D2Policy D3Policy TO4
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 199Paragraph 200Paragraph 202Paragraph 130Paragraph 126Paragraph 134

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