Planning appeal decision
7 Anchor Field, Ringmer, Lewes, BN8 5QN
Planning appeal 3321816 at 7 Anchor Field, Ringmer, Lewes, BN8 5QN (Lewes District Council) was dismissed on 9 February 2024 by Inspector Lawrence E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the street scene.
planning application for extension to existing dwelling and two new attached dwellings
- Authority
- Lewes District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Lawrence E
- Postcode
- BN8 5QN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the street scene
- Whether the proposed new dwellings would provide satisfactory living conditions for their occupiers with particular regard to internal space and garden areas
What decided it
The significant harm caused by the form, proportions and design of the proposed south and east elevations to the character and appearance of the street scene, combined with the failure to provide satisfactory internal living conditions due to poor ground floor layouts and non-compliance with space standards, outweighed the benefits of providing two additional dwellings.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CP2CP11DM25Policy 9.1Policy 9.2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 5
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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