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Dismissed27 February 20243322259

1 St. Matthews Gardens, St. Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 0TS

Planning appeal 3322259 at 1 St. Matthews Gardens, St. Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 0TS (Hastings Borough Council) was dismissed on 27 February 2024 by Inspector Francis L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposals on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and whether they would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Springfield Road Conservation Area.

the erection of a double garage

Authority
Hastings Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Francis L
Postcode
TN38 0TS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposals on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and whether they would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Springfield Road Conservation Area

What decided it

The bulk and mass of the proposed double garage, positioned flush with the front boundary and extending across almost the entire plot width, would cause less than substantial harm to the designated heritage asset that is not outweighed by the limited public benefits.

What the Inspector cited

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