®Planning appeal decision
Land West of , 1 Hillview Rise, WORTHING, BN14 0BT
for the erection of detached one bedroom dwelling and creation of new access off Hillview Rise
- Authority
- Worthing Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Redford R
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of the occupants of 1 Hillview Road with regard to light, outlook, and privacy
- the provision of family housing
What decided it
The material harm to character and appearance, living conditions of neighbouring residents, and the provision of family housing significantly and demonstrably outweighs the limited benefits of the scheme, particularly the provision of a single dwelling and short-term economic benefit.
The limited benefits of housing delivery and economic activity during construction were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by material harm to character and appearance, living conditions of neighbours, and the provision of family housing, resulting in the planning balance being against the appeal scheme.
Framework references: 11, 130
Plan policies cited: Policy 16 of the Worthing Core Strategy 2011, saved Policy H18 of the Worthing Local Plan 2003, Policy 8 of the Worthing Core Strategy 2011, Guide to Residential Development Supplementary Planning Document 2013
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.