Planning appeal decision
1 Manston Way, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2TA
Planning appeal 3326559 at 1 Manston Way, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 2TA (Hastings Borough Council) was dismissed on 14 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 site and the surrounding area.
for two storey side extension with two parking spaces to the front of the property
- Authority
- Hastings Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Perrins N
- Postcode
- TN34 2TA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the site and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposal would harm the character of the area by the loss of openness at this prominent corner plot, conflicting with local plan policies requiring high quality distinctive architecture that protects and enhances local character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SC1Policy DM1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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