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Allowed30 September 20266009869

33 Sherwood Road, Seaford, BN25 3EH

Planning appeal 6009869 at 33 Sherwood Road, Seaford, BN25 3EH (Lewes District Council) was allowed on 30 September 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of future occupiers.

the change of use from single family dwelling to two self-contained flats

Authority
Lewes District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Postcode
BN25 3EH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of future occupiers

What decided it

The proposed units would meet the National Described Space Standards for their anticipated occupancy and the garden space would accommodate the outdoor living requirements of the occupiers.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CP11Policy DM20Policy DM6

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