Planning appeal decision
19 The Byeway, Hastings, TN34 2AY
Planning appeal 3303204 at 19 The Byeway, Hastings, TN34 2AY (Hastings Borough Council) was allowed on 22 February 2023 by Inspector Lawrence E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character of the area.
proposed chalet style dwelling to replace existing detached garage together with alteration to front elevation of existing dwelling
- Authority
- Hastings Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Lawrence E
- Postcode
- TN34 2AY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character of the area
What decided it
The proposed dwelling would respect the character and appearance of The Byeway and comply with development plan policies and the NPPF, with no harm resulting from the proposal.
As no harm would result from the proposal, no planning balancing exercise was required despite the council's inability to demonstrate a five year supply of housing land.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM1SC(i)DM5SC3SC4
- 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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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