16 Bohemia Road, St Leonards-on-sea, TN37 6RB

1. 1.The proposed side dormer window, by reason of its scale, bulk, design and prominent siting on the side roof slope, would be clearly visible from the public realm and would appear as an overly dominant and incongruous addition to the host dwelling, further contributing to the cluttered appearance of the roofscape. Furthermore, the proposed window design fails to reflect the established style and detailing of the existing windows on the host dwelling, reinforcing its unsympathetic appearance. As such, the proposal would result in an unacceptable standard of design that would harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling, the terrace and the surrounding area, contrary to Policy DM1 of the Hastings Local Plan - Development Management Plan (2015).
2. 2.The proposed front dormer window, by reason of its siting, size, design and close proximity to the existing unauthorised front dormer on the adjoining property, would appear as a visually prominent, cramped and incongruous addition, resulting in a cluttered and fragmented roofscape. Furthermore, the proposed window would fail to respect the established proportions, alignment and hierarchy of the windows on the principal elevation, detracting from the architectural composition of the host dwelling and the wider terrace. Consequently, the proposal would harm the character and appearance of the property, the terrace and the street scene, contrary to the aims of Policy DM1 of the Hastings Local Plan - Development Management Plan (2015).

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

TN37 6RB

Date validated

5 June 2026

Applicant

Private applicant

Case officer

Louise Brooks