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Dismissed28 March 20253350692

49 Westland Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 9AD

Planning appeal 3350692 at 49 Westland Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 9AD (East Suffolk) was dismissed on 28 March 2025 by Inspector Kemmann-Lane T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed front extension on the dwelling, the streetscape and its surroundings.

a front extension and internal alterations to suit

Authority
East Suffolk
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Kemmann-Lane T
Postcode
NR33 9AD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed front extension on the dwelling, the streetscape and its surroundings

What decided it

The proposed front extension would result in an overly dominant and incongruous addition that would be harmful to the streetscene and contrary to good design principles, with public harm outweighing private benefit.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy WLP8.29

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