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Dismissed22 October 20266015532

65 Westfield Lane, St Leonards on Sea, TN37 7NF

Planning appeal 6015532 at 65 Westfield Lane, St Leonards on Sea, TN37 7NF (Rother District Council) was dismissed on 22 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the architectural integrity of the host dwelling and thereby the character and appearance of the area.

extensions and alterations to the dwelling including front gables and rear dormers with balconies, new higher roof over to accommodate new first floor, with basement below the side extension. Detached garage building with room in the roof and basement storage

Authority
Rother District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder
Procedure
Written Part 1
Development
residential
Postcode
TN37 7NF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the architectural integrity of the host dwelling and thereby the character and appearance of the area
  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 63 Westfield Lane in terms of its potential to appear unduly dominant and overbearing, result in an increased sense of enclosure, loss of light and outlook

What decided it

The proposed development would cause significant harm to the architectural integrity of the host dwelling and the character and appearance of the area, and would cause significant harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, conflicting with the development plan with no material considerations to outweigh this conflict.

The conflict with the development plan was not outweighed by any material considerations, including the Framework.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy OSS4 (iii)Policy EN1 (i and v)Policy EN3 (i and ii)Policy DHG9 (ii, iii, vi and viii)Policy DHG10Policy DEN1Policy OSS4 (ii)Policy DHG9 (i)

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