Planning appeal decision
31 Gaisford Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 7HW
Planning appeal 3339336 at 31 Gaisford Road, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 7HW (Worthing Borough Council) was dismissed on 3 June 2024 by Inspector Perrins N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the property and surrounding area.
cladding to north and west elevations at first floor level
- Authority
- Worthing Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Perrins N
- Postcode
- BN14 7HW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the property and surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed cladding would harm the character and appearance of the dwelling and surrounding area by introducing materials inconsistent with the prevailing pattern of development and disrupting the uniformity of elevational treatment characteristic of the locality.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM5 (Quality of the Built Environment)
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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