83 - 89 Sutton Road, Seaford, BN25 4QH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
• the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers of No 81 Sutton Road (No 81) and the properties to the rear of the site with regard to privacy, outlook, light and noise
• whether the proposal would make adequate provision for refuse collection

What decided it

The degree of harm to the character and appearance of the area differed between the two schemes under the tilted balance: significant harm outweighed benefits in Appeal A, while limited harm did not outweigh benefits in Appeal B.

Under the tilted balance, the significant harm to character and appearance from Appeal A significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of housing delivery, whereas the limited harm from Appeal B did not outweigh those benefits, tipping the balance in favour of granting permission for Appeal B.