®Planning appeal decision
4 Beechlands Close & 18 Beechlands Court , Montpelier Road, East Preston, Preston, BN16 1JZ
the provision of two, two bed dwellings and the demolition of an existing garage
- Authority
- Arun District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Harley S
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surroundings
- whether satisfactory living conditions would be provided for future occupiers of the proposed houses taking particular account of the proposed external amenity space and outlook and light
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupiers of No 4 Beechlands Close
- whether adequate drainage facilities would be provided
What decided it
The proposal would amount to cramped overdevelopment with harmful effects on character and appearance, inadequate living conditions for future occupiers, and undemonstrated drainage provision, with these harms outweighing the moderate benefits of two additional dwellings.
Plan policies cited: Policy D DM1, Policy D SP1, Policy QE SP1, Policy D DM3, Policy W DM2, East Preston Neighbourhood Plan Policy 1, East Preston Neighbourhood Plan Policy 3, East Preston Neighbourhood Plan Policy 9
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