Planning appeal decision
Reed Cottage, Off Westergate Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 3SQ
Planning appeal 3328574 at Reed Cottage, Off Westergate Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 3SQ (Arun District Council) was allowed on 23 November 2023 by Inspector Roberts G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area.
erection of detached garage with room above and 1 x dormer following the demolition of existing detached garage
- Authority
- Arun District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Roberts G
- Postcode
- PO20 3SQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area
- the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers at 23 Belle Meade Close
What decided it
The reduction in ridge height, bulk and eaves height compared to the previous appeal, combined with the offset positioning and roof orientation, adequately addressed the previous Inspector's concerns and demonstrated that the proposal would not cause unacceptable harm to character, appearance or neighbouring living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D DM1 part (1)Policy D DM1 part (3)
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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