Planning appeal decision
83 Michel Dene Road, East Dean, East Sussex, BN20 0JZ
Planning appeal 3307103 at 83 Michel Dene Road, East Dean, East Sussex, BN20 0JZ (South Downs) was allowed on 24 March 2023 by Inspector Andrews M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the living conditions of neighbours in terms of privacy as a result of the construction and use of the veranda.
the construction of a veranda and external access steps on rear elevation with installation of a pair of doors from the lounge to the new veranda and cladding of part of the rear elevation
- Authority
- South Downs
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Andrews M
- Postcode
- BN20 0JZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the living conditions of neighbours in terms of privacy as a result of the construction and use of the veranda
What decided it
The veranda is proportionate to the house and of modest scale, and the overlooking effects are mitigated by existing visual barriers and the characteristic development pattern of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SD5Policy SD2
- 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.
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