Planning appeal decision
26 Jevington Gardens, Eastbourne, BN21 4HN
Planning appeal 3360383 at 26 Jevington Gardens, Eastbourne, BN21 4HN (Eastbourne Borough Council) was dismissed on 6 October 2025 by Inspector Davies N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character of the area and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Meads Conservation Area.
the erection of 1no. dwelling to the rear of 26 Jevington Gardens
- Authority
- Eastbourne Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Davies N
- Postcode
- BN21 4HN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character of the area and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Meads Conservation Area
- The living conditions of existing adjoining occupiers and future occupiers of the proposed dwelling
What decided it
The adverse impact of the proposed development on the character of the area and upon living conditions attracts substantial weight and significantly and demonstrably outweighs the benefits of housing supply when assessed against the Framework as a whole.
The benefits of housing supply and economic benefits during construction were outweighed by the substantial harm to character and living conditions, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D10aPolicy D10Policy B2saved Policy UHT1saved Policy UHT15saved Policy HO20
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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