Land at Langney Rise, EASTBOURNE, BN23 7PG

a storage/garden room

Authority: Eastbourne Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Other minor developments
Inspector: Heppell J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the development on the living conditions of 1 and 2 Langney Cottages, 1 and 2 Exchange Cottages and 45-48 Swanley Close, with particular reference to privacy
the efficient use of land

What decided it

The storage/garden room's single-storey height, appropriate appearance, and rear location mean it does not harmfully impact character and appearance or living conditions of neighbours, and does not represent an inefficient use of land given the site's planning history.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Saved Policy D10a of the Eastbourne Core Strategy Local Plan February 2013, Policy UHT1 of the Eastbourne Borough Plan (2001-2011) Addendum: Saved Policies 27 September 2007, Saved Policy B2 of the Eastbourne Core Strategy Local Plan February 2013, Saved Policy HO20 of the Eastbourne Borough Plan (2001-2011) Addendum: Saved Policies 27 September 2007

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