2 Upper Park Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 6SJ

1. 1.The proposed development would result in a substandard living environment for future occupiers, by virtue of an unsatisfactory outlook and poor levels of amenity for the occupants of Flats 1 and 2. This would fail to provide acceptable living conditions and would be detrimental to the residential quality of the development. As such, the proposal is contrary to Policy DM3 of the Hastings Development Management Plan (2015), which seeks to secure high-quality living environments, and with paragraph 135 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), which requires developments to ensure a high standard of amenity for existing and future users.
2. 2.The proposed development fails to demonstrate that sufficient internal storage space would be provided for Flat 3, as set out in the Department for Communities and Local Government Technical Housing Standards – Nationally Described Space Standard (NDSS). As a result, the proposal would not provide an adequate standard of accommodation and would lead to substandard living conditions for future occupiers. The development is therefore contrary to Policy DM3 of the Hastings Development Management Plan (2015) and paragraph 135 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)
3. 3.The proposed development fails to demonstrate the provision of adequate and accessible external waste and recycling storage facilities to serve the proposed three residential units. In the absence of such provision, the proposed scheme would not function well for the lifetime of the development and would be likely to result in poor waste management arrangements, to the detriment of the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of future occupiers. The proposal therefore fails to secure a satisfactory standard of development and is contrary to Policies DM1 and DM3 of the Hastings Development Management Plan (2015) and paragraph 135 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)
4. 4.The proposed development fails to demonstrate the provision of covered, secure and conveniently located cycle storage facilities for the proposed residential units. In the absence of such provision, the development would not adequately support sustainable modes of transport and would provide inadequate facilities for future occupiers. The proposal therefore fails to meet the requirements of the East Sussex County Council Highways Minor Application Guidance (2024) and is contrary to Policy DM4 of the Hastings Development Management Plan (2015).
5. 5.The proposed alteration to the ground floor front elevation, through the introduction of an additional window, would disrupt the established symmetry, proportions, and hierarchy of openings within the principal elevation. The proposed window, by reason of its size, siting and design, would appear incongruous and would fail to respect the prevailing architectural rhythm and character of the host property. As a result, the development would erode the visual coherence of the building and would appear harmful to the character and appearance of the surrounding area. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy DM1 of the Hastings Development Management Plan (2015) and paragraph 135 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)
6. 6.The proposal would result in the overdevelopment of the site that fails to provide adequate space for essential supporting infrastructure, including refuse and cycle storage, resulting in a poor standard of layout and living environment. The proposed density of the site would far exceed that of the surrounding area. The development is therefore contrary to Policy H1 of the Hastings Local Plan – Planning Strategy (2014) and paragraph 129(c) and (e) of the National Planning Policy Framework. Appeal against decision Guidance on appeals can be found here . If you want a planning appeal to follow the inquiry procedure, you will need to tell us and the Planning Inspectorate. This must be done at least 10 days before your appeal submission. To tell us and the planning inspectorate, please email:. Planning Inspectorate: inquiryappeals@planninginspectorate.gov.uk Planning Services: planning@hastings.gov.uk Further details about the inquiry procedure can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/news/inquiries-review-notification-of-inquiry-as-preferred-procedure-now-re quired-10-days-prior-to-appeal-submission To: Pump House Designs 38 High Street Battle TN33 0EA for Eleanor Evans

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

TN37 6SJ

Application type

Full Planning Permission

Scale / size

Small

Date validated

26 March 2026

Consultation start

13 April 2026

Last date for comments

22 May 2026

Target decision date

22 May 2026

Decision issued

26 May 2026

Agent

Pump House Designs

Architect profile

PUMP HOUSE DESIGNS LIMITED

Agent address

38 High Street, Battle, TN33 0EA

Case officer

Zoe Taylor

Statutory period

56 days

Comments

0

Documents

5

Constraints

3