®Planning appeal decision
58 South Way, Lewes, BN7 1LY
Planning appeal 3303985 at 58 South Way, Lewes, BN7 1LY (South Downs) was allowed on 6 March 2023 by Inspector Andrews M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the cumulative increase in the amount of floorspace at the property would harmfully exceed the limit laid down by Policy SD31 of the South Downs Local Plan 2014-33 and also result in the loss of a 'small/medium dwelling'.
the erection of a two-storey side and rear extension
- Authority
- South Downs
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Andrews M
- Postcode
- BN7 1LY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the cumulative increase in the amount of floorspace at the property would harmfully exceed the limit laid down by Policy SD31 of the South Downs Local Plan 2014-33 and also result in the loss of a 'small/medium dwelling'
- The effect of the development on the living conditions for the occupiers of No. 60 in terms of outlook, privacy and light
What decided it
The demolition of the pre-2002 garage and its rationalisation of outbuildings brought the net floorspace increase within Policy SD31's 30% limit, and the extension's subordinate design and positioning would not cause undue harm to neighbouring living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SD5Policy SD31
- 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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