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Dismissed18 February 20223278915

4 Beechlands Close & 18 Beechlands Court , Montpelier Road, East Preston, Preston, BN16 1JZ

Planning appeal 3278915 at 4 Beechlands Close & 18 Beechlands Court , Montpelier Road, East Preston, Preston, BN16 1JZ (Arun District Council) was dismissed on 18 February 2022 by Inspector Harley S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surroundings.

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
Postcode
BN16 1JZ

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D DM1Policy D SP1Policy QE SP1Policy D DM3Policy W DM2East Preston Neighbourhood Plan Policy 1East Preston Neighbourhood Plan Policy 3East Preston Neighbourhood Plan Policy 9

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