3 Lavant Road, Chichester, West Sussex , PO9 5QY

Planning appeal 3363119 at 3 Lavant Road, Chichester, West Sussex , PO9 5QY (Chichester District Council) was dismissed on 29 September 2025 by Inspector Goldberg V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

demolition of the existing dwelling and outbuildings and the construction of 6 no. flats with associated car parking and external works

Authority: Chichester District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Goldberg V
Postcode: PO9 5QY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 5 Lavant Road with reference to outlook and the occupiers of 1 and 5 Lavant Road with reference to privacy

What decided it

The harm to character and appearance and outlook significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of delivering five additional dwellings in an area with insufficient housing land supply.

The harm to character and appearance and outlook was afforded substantial weight and significantly and demonstrably outweighed the significant weight given to the modest but useful contribution of five additional dwellings in an area with only 2.01 years housing supply, resulting in dismissal despite the tilted balance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy P2Policy P3Policy P6Policy NE8
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 73

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