41-43 High Street, Bognor Regis, PO21 1RX

Planning appeal 3344522 at 41-43 High Street, Bognor Regis, PO21 1RX (Arun District Council) was allowed on 12 November 2024 by Inspector Jolly J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular reference to noise and disturbance.

for the creation of a roof terrace & covered bar and canopy with timber decked seating areas and raised deck area, new doors into first floor of building, internal timber screening to plant, increase in height of side walls to 2.5m/ 3.35m and a water feature 500mm above existing roof

Authority: Arun District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector: Jolly J
Postcode: PO21 1RX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular reference to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The imposition of conditions limiting operating hours to 21:00 and prohibiting amplified music and screens on the terrace, combined with the physical separation of the terrace from the bar's main activities and the expectation of some noise in a town centre location, would not result in harm to neighbouring residents' living conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy QE DM1Policy QE SP1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 56

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