Planning appeal decision
Land West of New Barn Lane, Bersted , PO21 5DN
Planning appeal 3276647 at Land West of New Barn Lane, Bersted , PO21 5DN (Arun District Council) was allowed on 23 May 2022 by Inspector Edwards S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
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- Authority
- Arun District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Edwards S
- Postcode
- PO21 5DN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers of no 10 Winston Crescent, with particular regard to outlook, sunlight and privacy
- Whether the proposal would make adequate provision for surface water drainage
What decided it
The proposal would have no significant adverse effects on character and appearance, neighbouring living conditions, or drainage, and the secured mitigation measures would protect the integrity of Pagham Harbour SPA.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D SP1Policy D DM1Policy ES1Policy HDQ2Policy W SP1Policy W DM3Policy ENV DM2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56
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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