Three-bedroom dwelling at 1 Attfield Walk, Eastbourne

What was proposed

The application sought a two-storey three-bedroom home beside 1 Attfield Walk, with separate gardens, cycle storage, ecological features and no parking.

“Proposed Development 4.1 The application seeks full planning permission for the erection of a two- storey, three-bedroom dwellinghouse to the south-west side elevation of 1 Attfield Walk.”

“There is no parking provision proposed for the new dwelling. Refuse, recycling and secure cycle storage will be provided within the rear garden area.”

Officer report

The site

The site is part of the garden of an end-of-terrace home, accessible only on foot and surrounded by terraced properties.

“The application site forms the garden area of 1 Attfield Walk. Attfield Walk is an end of terrace property located on the southern end of Attfield Walk and adjacent to Percival Road. The property is located on the gateway to Attfield Walk from Percival Road, the north-west side of Attfield Walk, where the application site is…”

Officer report

Earlier planning history

A previous application for a four-bedroom dwelling was refused in January 2026, while a 1975 side extension was granted.

“Relevant Planning History: 5.1 250666 Erection of 1no. 4 x bedroom dwelling Planning Permission Refused 02/01/2026”

“EB/1975/0399 Single-storey extension at side to enlarge lounge. Granted (Five years) 1975-10-14.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

The ecology and water authorities raised no objection, while the application was liable for a community infrastructure levy.

“Consultations: CIL Officer: The application is liable for CIL.”

“County Ecology: No objection, subject to the imposition of conditions. Southern Water: No objection.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The Head of Development Management presented the application, and the committee was told there were no further updates.

The committee vote

Councillor Lamb proposed approval in line with the recommendation, Councillor Dehdashty seconded it, and the vote was unanimous.

“Councillor Lamb put forward a proposal in line with the officer’s recommendation. This was seconded by Councillor Dehdashty and was put to a vote and carried. RESOLVED: (unanimously) that the application for planning permission be granted subject to the conditions in the Officer’s report.”

Minutes