Planning appeal decision
Flats 5, 6 9, & 10 Broomans Court, Broomans Lane, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2LT
Planning appeal 3346420 at Flats 5, 6 9, & 10 Broomans Court, Broomans Lane, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2LT (South Downs) was dismissed on 15 January 2025 by Inspector Jolly J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Lewes Conservation Area.
for the replacement of 6 No (3 pairs) single glazed timber bay windows with 6 No UPVC double glazed casement windows
- Authority
- South Downs
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Jolly J
- Postcode
- BN7 2LT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Lewes Conservation Area
- the effect of the proposal on biodiversity and economic capital
What decided it
The proposal would fail to preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the Lewes Conservation Area, and the identified less than substantial harm was not outweighed by the public benefits of improved living conditions and limited economic gains.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SD4Policy SD5Policy SD12Policy SD15Policy HC3APolicy HC3BPolicy PL2Policy SD2Policy SD9Policy LE1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 212Paragraph 214
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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