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Dismissed15 September 20213277563

Land East of Kingston House , Kingston Lane, Kingston , East Preston, Sussex, BN16 1RP

Planning appeal 3277563 at Land East of Kingston House , Kingston Lane, Kingston , East Preston, Sussex, BN16 1RP (Arun District Council) was dismissed on 15 September 2021 by Inspector Reid J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect that the proposed development would have on the character of the surrounding rural area.

single storey four bed dwelling

Authority
Arun District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Reid J
Postcode
BN16 1RP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect that the proposed development would have on the character of the surrounding rural area
  • the effect that the proposed development would have on protected species and/or their habitats on or near the site

What decided it

The harm to the character of the surrounding rural area within the settlement gap and the failure to provide an ecological assessment to address biodiversity interests would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of the new dwelling, including the housing supply shortfall.

The harm to rural character and biodiversity interests would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the environmental, social, and economic benefits of the new dwelling, notwithstanding the Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SD SP2Policy SD SP3Policy C SP1Policy ENV DM1Policy D DM1Policy KPNP 2Policy KPNP 3
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 174

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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