Planning appeal decision
The Bungalow , Newick Hill, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 4QR
Planning appeal 3333092 at The Bungalow , Newick Hill, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 4QR (Lewes District Council) was allowed on 10 July 2024 by Inspector Carpenter C, by written representations.
Change of use of agricultural building to dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) and building operations reasonably necessary for the conversion under Class Q GPDO
- Authority
- Lewes District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Carpenter C
- Postcode
- BN8 4QR
What decided it
The Council's refusal reasons were supported by evidence and examples, and although the Inspector disagreed with the Council's planning judgment, this difference did not constitute unreasonable behaviour warranting a costs award.
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