®Planning appeal decision
78 Wish Hill, Eastbourne, BN20 9HA
Planning appeal 3283191 at 78 Wish Hill, Eastbourne, BN20 9HA (Eastbourne Borough Council) was dismissed on 11 January 2023 by Inspector Simpson V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 76, 78 and 80 Wish Hill, with particular regard to outlook, noise and disturbance, and to the occupiers of properties on Spring Close, with particular regard to parking stress.
the erection of 1 x no.2 bed dwellinghouse with associated parking
- Authority
- Eastbourne Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Simpson V
- Postcode
- BN20 9HA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 76, 78 and 80 Wish Hill, with particular regard to outlook, noise and disturbance, and to the occupiers of properties on Spring Close, with particular regard to parking stress
- highway safety
- the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to the living conditions of the occupiers of number 78 through significant reduction in outlook, combined with the unacceptable adverse effect on highway safety from the parking and manoeuvring arrangements, substantially and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of delivering a single dwelling.
The substantial harms to living conditions and highway safety, accorded substantial weight, significantly and demonstrably outweigh the moderate benefits of housing delivery and limited benefits from sustainability measures and economic activity, such that the development does not benefit from the presumption in favour of sustainable development.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- H020TR11D10aUHT1UHT4UHT5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 69Paragraph 111Paragraph 130
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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