Planning appeal decision
48 Lime Tree Avenue, Offington, Worthing, BN14 0DP
Planning appeal 6007576 at 48 Lime Tree Avenue, Offington, Worthing, BN14 0DP (Worthing) was allowed on 30 July 2026 by Inspector Andrew Owen, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
ground floor extension and reconfiguration of the existing bungalow, including roof alterations and extensions, to create a one chalet-style dwelling with habitable accommodation within the roof
- Authority
- Worthing
- Appeal type
- Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- Andrew Owen
- Postcode
- BN14 0DP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of No 50 with regard to their privacy and outlook
What decided it
The dormers and roof alterations would not appear incongruous in the context of the proliferation of similar features in the area, and the modest scale of the works would not unacceptably affect the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM5 of the Worthing Local Plan (2023)
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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