®Planning appeal decision
Dolphin Court, Worthing, BN11 4DD
Planning appeal 6007549 at Dolphin Court, Worthing, BN11 4DD (Worthing) was dismissed on 4 September 2026 by Inspector A Wright, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and area.
Mansard-type roof extension to provide 4 new residential dwelling units (Class C3)
- Authority
- Worthing
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- A Wright
- Postcode
- BN11 4DD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host building and area
- the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to light, outlook and privacy
What decided it
The harmful loss of daylight and outlook to neighbouring occupiers at Dolphin Court, combined with the bulky and discordant appearance of the mansard extension, meant the benefits of four additional dwellings would not substantially outweigh the adverse effects under Policy S4 of the Framework.
The benefits of delivering four dwellings in a sustainable, accessible location with economic benefits during construction and occupation would not substantially outweigh the adverse effects of harm to the character and appearance of the area and harmful loss of daylight and outlook to neighbouring occupiers under Policy S4 of the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM2Policy DM5Guide to Residential Development Supplementary Planning Document 2013
- Judgments
- Rainbird v the Council of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets [2018] EWHC 657 (Admin)
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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