Land Adjacent to Orchard Cottage , Brickyard Lane, South Chailey, BN8 4AD

construction of a two-bedroom, two-storey cottage (the second storey set within the roof space) with two on-plot parking spaces

Authority: Lewes District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Reid J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect that the proposed development would have on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
the living conditions of the future occupiers, regarding noise and disturbance
the sustainable use of minerals
biodiversity interests on and near the site

What decided it

The adverse impacts on character and appearance, living conditions regarding noise, and minerals safeguarding significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing delivery when assessed against the Framework taken as a whole.

The benefits of housing delivery and economic support were outweighed by the significant adverse impacts on character and appearance, living conditions regarding noise and disturbance, and the prejudice to sustainable minerals use.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: LP Policy DM1, LP Policy DM25, LP Policy DM20, LP Policy DM23, LP Policy DM24, WMP Policy SP 8

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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