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Dismissed8 February 20243334243

Cobnutt, 186 London Road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3AS

Planning appeal 3334243 at Cobnutt, 186 London Road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3AS (Wealden District Council) was dismissed on 8 February 2024 by Inspector Lawrence E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the locality.

proposed garage

Authority
Wealden District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Lawrence E
Postcode
BN27 3AS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the locality

What decided it

The proposed garage would unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the locality through its squat, utilitarian design, prominent positioning, and failure to respect the architectural detailing and materials of the host dwelling or the spacious suburban character of London Road.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
EN27HG10HAIL D1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 131Paragraph 134Paragraph 139

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