Land to the rear of 35 - 37 High Street, Shoreham-By-Sea, BN43 5DD

5 No. 1-bed apartments set over 3-storey building with south facing balconies and PV panels to east elevation with refuse and cycle storage areas

Authority: Adur District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Andrews M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the living conditions in terms of outlook for the occupiers of studio flats above 35-37 High Street, the neighbouring building to the north opposite the appeal site

What decided it

The inadequate distance of approximately 6m between the principal windows of four neighbouring flats and the proposed three-storey building would create an unacceptable and overbearing loss of outlook that significantly and demonstrably outweighs the housing supply benefits.

The benefits of housing delivery and the Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply were outweighed by the significant harm to the living conditions and outlook of neighbouring occupiers

Framework references: 130

Plan policies cited: Policy 15, Policy 22

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