48 Rockhurst Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 8UX

Planning appeal 3323919 at 48 Rockhurst Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 8UX (Eastbourne Borough Council) was dismissed on 7 November 2023 by Inspector Perrins N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the dwelling and surrounding area.

for a loft conversion with raised ridge and rear dormer

Authority: Eastbourne Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Perrins N
Postcode: BN20 8UX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the dwelling and surrounding area

What decided it

The loss of the symmetrical gable end and creation of an unbalanced, top-heavy appearance at the end of the terrace would harm the character and appearance of the dwelling and surrounding area, contrary to development plan policies and NPPF paragraph 130.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy D10a of the Eastbourne Core Strategy Local Plan (2013)Policy UHT1 of the Eastbourne Borough Local Plan 2001-2011 (2007)Policy UHT4 of the Eastbourne Borough Local Plan 2001-2011 (2007)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130

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