Planning appeal decision
22 Osprey Gardens, Bognor Regis, PO22 9QG
Planning appeal 3294374 at 22 Osprey Gardens, Bognor Regis, PO22 9QG (Arun District Council) was dismissed on 19 December 2022 by Inspector Reid J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect that the proposed development would have on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
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- Authority
- Arun District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Reid J
- Postcode
- PO22 9QG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect that the proposed development would have on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the integrity of the Pagham Harbour Special Protection Area (SPA)
What decided it
The harm to character and appearance caused by the loss of spaciousness, inappropriate parking arrangement, and inadequate private garden space would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of housing delivery and efficient land use.
the harm to character and appearance significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing delivery, efficient land use, and economic benefits, even accounting for the Council's inability to demonstrate a 5-year housing land supply
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D SP1Policy D DM1Policy QE SP1Policy T SP1Policy HDQ6Policy HDQ8Policy ENV DM2
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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