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Dismissed16 June 20223293935

Little Meadow Bilsham Road, Yapton, Arundel, BN18 0JY

Planning appeal 3293935 at Little Meadow Bilsham Road, Yapton, Arundel, BN18 0JY (Arun District Council) was dismissed on 16 June 2022 by Inspector Jordan A, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would result in unacceptable flood risks, with particular regard to the effects of climate change.

Outline application with access for up to 73 No. new dwellings (but retaining Oak Trees & Little Meadow dwellings), 405 sqm of new light industrial buildings as part of an enlarged employment site & Public Open Space. The existing junction of Grevatts Lane West & Bilsham Road will be closed & Grevatts Lane West diverted to a new access point to the South”

Authority
Arun District Council
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Hearing
Development
residential · Major dwellings
Inspector
Jordan A
Postcode
BN18 0JY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would result in unacceptable flood risks, with particular regard to the effects of climate change
  • The effects of the proposal on highway safety
  • The accessibility of the site, with particular regard to services and facilities
  • The effects of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area
  • Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance heritage assets, in particular Hobbs Farm House, and associated curtilage buildings
  • Whether the proposal would lead to an unacceptable loss of agricultural land
  • Whether the proposal makes appropriate provision for affordable housing

What decided it

The very substantial harm to the character and appearance of the countryside was not significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the benefits of the scheme, including the provision of housing.

The substantial weight attributed to the provision of up to 73 homes, including affordable housing, and other lesser benefits did not significantly and demonstrably outweigh the very substantial harm to the character and appearance of the countryside, so the tilted balance tipped against the proposal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
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