9 Priory Close, Sompting, LANCING, BN15 0EB

a proposed garage and crossover to rear of main house

Authority: Adur District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Andrews M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed access on the character and appearance of the street scene of Dankton Lane
The effect of the proposed garage on the living conditions for the occupiers of the host dwelling and No.8 Priory Close as regards outlook, noise and disturbance, and amenity space

What decided it

The proposal would significantly harm the character and appearance of Dankton Lane and would result in unacceptable living conditions for occupiers due to restricted outlook and inadequate amenity space, contrary to Policy 15 of the Adur Local Plan 2017 and the NPPF.

Framework references: 12

Plan policies cited: Policy 15 of the Adur Local Plan 2017, Development Management Standard No. 1 Section 3 'Amenity Space', National Planning Policy Framework 2021 Section 12: 'Achieving Well-Designed Places'

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