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Dismissed4 February 20253356394

14 Rylstone Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 7HH

Planning appeal 3356394 at 14 Rylstone Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 7HH (Eastbourne Borough Council) was dismissed on 4 February 2025 by Inspector McCreery D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would create acceptable living conditions for occupants.

change of use from residential dwelling (Use Class C3) to form a 7 person House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Sui Generis Use)

Authority
Eastbourne Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
McCreery D
Postcode
BN22 7HH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would create acceptable living conditions for occupants
  • Whether the proposal encourages sustainable methods of transportation when particular regard is paid to cycle storage facilities
  • Whether acceptable provision is made when regard is paid to refuse storage

What decided it

The deficiencies relating to the rear basement room, which creates unacceptable living conditions for occupants due to limited light, lack of outlook, and small size, resulting in conflict with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy B2 of the Core StrategyPolicy HO9 of the Borough PlanPolicy D8 of the Core StrategyPolicy D10A of the Core StrategyPolicy TR6 of the Borough PlanPolicy UHT1 of the Borough PlanPolicy NE9 of the Borough Plan

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