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Allowed26 July 20233316888

7 Ambleside Close, Bognor Regis, PO22 8NG

Planning appeal 3316888 at 7 Ambleside Close, Bognor Regis, PO22 8NG (Arun District Council) was allowed on 26 July 2023 by Inspector Reid J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect that the proposed development would have on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

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Authority
Arun District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Reid J
Postcode
PO22 8NG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect that the proposed development would have on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • the living conditions of the occupiers of 8 Ambleside Close, regarding outlook, and 7 Ambleside Close and 7 Thirlmere Way, regarding privacy

What decided it

The proposed dwelling's sympathetic design, detached form, and careful positioning would respect the character of the area and not harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, satisfying the development plan policies and national guidance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D SP1Policy D DM1Policy QE SP1Policy ESD1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 56

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