Planning appeal decision
Land North of Mount Way, Lancing, BN15 0QD
Planning appeal 3283479 at Land North of Mount Way, Lancing, BN15 0QD (South Downs) was dismissed on 16 June 2022 by Inspector Jolly J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal is in a suitable location.
for the erection of a single dwelling with associated landscaping, vehicle parking and improvements to existing access
- Authority
- South Downs
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Jolly J
- Postcode
- BN15 0QD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposal is in a suitable location
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- the Lancing Ring Nature Reserve
What decided it
The proposal would result in irreversible harm to the Lancing Ring Nature Reserve and potential chalk grassland habitat, contrary to Policy SD9 of the South Downs Local Plan, and the appellant failed to demonstrate exceptional circumstances to justify development outside the settlement boundary.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SD25 (2)Policy SD4Policy SD5Policy SD9
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 15
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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