52 Torton Hill Road, ARUNDEL, BN18 9HH

erection of two storey side extension, part single, part two storey other side extension, single storey front and rear extension and installation of 1 No. front dormer at 52 Torton Hill Road, Arundel, West Sussex BN18 9HH without complying with the originally approved list of plan in condition 2 of planning permission Ref AB/1/23/HH. The application was granted planning permission on 4th April 2025

Authority: Arun District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Perrins N

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the southeastern side elevation first floor window as built on the living conditions of the neighbouring property No 54 Torton Hill Road

What decided it

The southeastern side window as built does not materially increase overlooking over and above the approved rear window or previous window, and therefore does not justify the requirement for obscured glazing and non-openable restrictions.

Framework references: 57

Plan policies cited: Policy D DM1, Policy D DM4

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