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Split Decision29 October 20253363299

78 Wick Street, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 7JS

Planning appeal 3363299 at 78 Wick Street, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 7JS (Arun District Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 29 October 2025 by Inspector Perrins N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

Demolition of existing rear extension from shop and construction of a two-storey rear extension to enlarge the floorspace of the existing shop premises, with additional office/storage space on 1st floor, alterations to existing fenestrations, and alteration of existing shopfront layout, allowing for disabled access

Authority
Arun District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Perrins N
Postcode
BN17 7JS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the living conditions of the adjacent property No 80A Wick Street

What decided it

The proposed rear extension's two-storey blocky flat roof design projecting approximately 10 metres would unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the area and have an oppressive overbearing impact on the adjacent property's living conditions, benefits which could be achieved through more sympathetic design.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D DM4Policy D DM1Policy QE SP1

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