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Allowed3 February 20253349477

45 Loxwood Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 7RF

Planning appeal 3349477 at 45 Loxwood Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex, BN14 7RF (Worthing Borough Council) was allowed on 3 February 2025 by Inspector Glassar S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the building and wider area.

Loft conversion with side dormers and front and rear hip to gable-end

Authority
Worthing Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Glassar S
Postcode
BN14 7RF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the building and wider area

What decided it

The existing variety of roof styles and built forms in the immediate vicinity means the proposed gable roof would not cause harm to the character and appearance of the building or wider area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM5

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