®Planning appeal decision
49 Church Walk, Worthing, BN11 2LT
Planning appeal 3262884 at 49 Church Walk, Worthing, BN11 2LT (Worthing Borough Council) was dismissed on 19 July 2021 by Inspector Douglas L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to light and outlook.
Demolition of garages, proposed two storey detached building comprising of 2no. one bedroom studio flats with 2no. parking space. Remove existing conservatory and replace with bay window extension; new gable roof extension and new enlarged dormer (east elevation) associated alterations and landscaping
- Authority
- Worthing Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Douglas L
- Postcode
- BN11 2LT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to light and outlook
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The substantial and long-lasting harms to neighbouring living conditions and the character and appearance of the area significantly and demonstrably outweigh the modest benefits of housing delivery, even under the tilted balance applicable where the Council cannot demonstrate a five-year housing land supply.
The adverse impacts of granting planning permission, comprising substantial harm to neighbouring living conditions and character and appearance, significantly and demonstrably outweigh the modest benefits of two new residential units and short-term construction employment when assessed against the policies in the Framework taken as a whole.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Saved Policy H18 of the Worthing Local Plan (2003)Policy 16 of the Worthing Core Strategy (2011)Saved H16 of the Worthing Local Plan (2003)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 59Paragraph 68Paragraph 117Paragraph 118Paragraph 124Paragraph 127
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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