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Dismissed16 June 20233310986

58 Sheerwater Crescent, Hastings, TN34 2NZ

Planning appeal 3310986 at 58 Sheerwater Crescent, Hastings, TN34 2NZ (Hastings Borough Council) was dismissed on 16 June 2023 by Inspector Buchanan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed fence on the character and appearance of the area.

to remove garden wall which is has become unstable and replace with lattice fences further out on surrounding land, in turn increasing size of garden and extending already existing driveway to accommodate 2 cars

Authority
Hastings Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Change of use
Inspector
Buchanan R
Postcode
TN34 2NZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed fence on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposed fence would cause material harm to the character and appearance of the area by enclosing an open grass verge that contributes positively to the distinctive character of the residential estate, contrary to Policy DM1.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM1

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