Spindlewood Yapton Lane, Walberton, ARUNDEL, BN18 0AS

demolition of existing dwelling and erection of 8 new dwellinghouses with associated landscaping and parking

Authority: Arun District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Davies G

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal accords with the local spatial strategy for the location of development
the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
whether the site is accessible by means of transport other than the motor car

What decided it

The acute shortfall in housing land supply (2.7 years against 5 required) and poor housing delivery rate (61%) engaged the tilted balance under paragraph 11 of the Framework, which outweighed the limited harm caused by conflict with the development plan and local policies.

The limited harm to the spatial strategy, character and appearance, and accessibility was outweighed by the significant benefit of adding 7 dwellings to the local housing stock in an area with high housing demand, given the acute shortfall in housing land supply.

Framework references: 11, 14, 55

Plan policies cited: Policy C SP1, Policy D DM1, Policy D SP1, Policy QE SP1, Policy T SP1, Policy HP11, Policy HP13

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