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Dismissed18 September 20243330591

35 Heathfield Road, Seaford, BN25 1TJ

Planning appeal 3330591 at 35 Heathfield Road, Seaford, BN25 1TJ (Lewes District Council) was dismissed on 18 September 2024 by Inspector Wilson D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

the erection of 1no. single-storey dwelling with attached garage and associated hard and soft landscaping within the rear garden area of 35 Heathfield Road. Material alterations to 35 Heathfield Road to include erection of attached garage and provision of a driveway with vehicular access onto Heathfield Road

Authority
Lewes District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Wilson D
Postcode
BN25 1TJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The harm to character and appearance through loss of trees and the unacceptable noise and disturbance to neighbouring occupiers significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of housing delivery in a supply-constrained area.

The significant benefits of housing delivery in a situation of housing land supply shortfall were outweighed by the significant and demonstrable harm to the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Strategic Objective 8Policy CP11Policy DM25Policy DM30Policy SEA2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 77Paragraph 11

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