Planning appeal decision
23 Constable Road, Eastbourne, BN23 7NN
Planning appeal 6006024 at 23 Constable Road, Eastbourne, BN23 7NN (Eastbourne Borough Council) was dismissed on 15 April 2026 by Inspector Davies N, 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.
the erection of new garden fence to replace existing boundary wall and fence
- Authority
- Eastbourne Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Davies N
- Postcode
- BN23 7NN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The solid fence visually encloses the grass verge and is out of keeping with the prevailing open character and appearance of the area, causing unacceptable harm that cannot be justified by the benefits of improved privacy and security.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D10a of the Eastbourne Core Strategysaved Policy UHT1 of the Eastbourne Borough Plan
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 204
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.
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