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Notice upheld14 February 20253332979

6 Beech Avenue, Bracklesham Bay, Chichester, PO20 8HU

Planning appeal 3332979 at 6 Beech Avenue, Bracklesham Bay, Chichester, PO20 8HU (Chichester District Council) was dismissed on 14 February 2025 by Inspector Hawkins S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the fence on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

without planning permission the erection of a fence

Authority
Chichester District Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Hawkins S
Postcode
PO20 8HU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the fence on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • The effect on highway safety

What decided it

The fence causes unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area by introducing an alien, stark and defensive feature that significantly erodes the spaciousness and harmonious suburban character of the locality.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Key Policy 33Policy 40Policy 1Policy 39

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