Planning appeal decision
36 Park Lane, Selsey, West Sussex, PO20 0HE
Planning appeal 3327943 at 36 Park Lane, Selsey, West Sussex, PO20 0HE (Chichester District Council) was allowed on 22 April 2024 by Inspector Young D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would be contrary to Policy 45 of the Chichester Local Plan: Key Policies 2014-2029.
the demolition of existing and erection of 1 no. replacement dwelling
- Authority
- Chichester District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Young D
- Postcode
- PO20 0HE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would be contrary to Policy 45 of the Chichester Local Plan: Key Policies 2014-2029
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The application form unambiguously describes the proposal as a replacement dwelling, and the Appellants' personal circumstances provide reasonable justification for the design features that concerned the Council, such that the proposal complies with Policy 45 and does not harm character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 45Policy 33
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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