Planning appeal decision
71 Old Manor Road, Rustington, Littlehampton, BN16 3QL
Planning appeal 3364398 at 71 Old Manor Road, Rustington, Littlehampton, BN16 3QL (Arun District Council) was dismissed on 22 August 2025 by Inspector Packman J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of 69 Old Manor Road having regard to light and outlook.
first floor extension
- Authority
- Arun District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Packman J
- Postcode
- BN16 3QL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of 69 Old Manor Road having regard to light and outlook
What decided it
The proposal would cause unacceptable harm to the living conditions of the occupants of No 69 through loss of light and an overbearing effect, conflicting with local plan policies requiring minimal impact on neighbouring properties.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D DM1Policy D DM4
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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