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Notice varied and upheld31 October 20253336222

1 Sommerset Gardens, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 2AA

Planning appeal 3336222 at 1 Sommerset Gardens, Bognor Regis, West Sussex, PO21 2AA (Arun District Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 31 October 2025 by Inspector Hawkins S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of existing and future occupiers of neighbouring residential property, having regard to noise and disturbance and vehicle parking.

without planning permission, the material change of use of the building to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO), a sui generis use

Authority
Arun District Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Hawkins S
Postcode
PO21 2AA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the living conditions of existing and future occupiers of neighbouring residential property, having regard to noise and disturbance and vehicle parking

What decided it

The material increase in noise, disturbance and vehicle parking associated with a seven-bedroom HMO use in a quiet suburban residential cul-de-sac harmfully erodes the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, in conflict with the Development Plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D DM1Policy H SP4Policy QE SP1Policy ENV DM2

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