LAND ADJACENT TO COLLINS HONDA, Hailsham Road, HERSTMONCEUX, BM27 4JU

the Erection of 29 dwellings (including 35% affordable housing provision)

Authority: Wealden District Council
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Major dwellings
Inspector: Orr H

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
The effect of the development on living conditions for future and existing nearby occupiers in respect of overlooking and outlook
The provision of affordable housing

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance caused by the overly dense development and the significant harm to living conditions of future residents substantially and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing delivery and affordable housing provision.

The benefits of housing delivery, affordable housing provision and social and economic benefits were outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance and living conditions of future residents, such that the appeal was dismissed despite the Council's inability to demonstrate a 5-year housing land supply.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy GD2, Policy EN8, Policy EN27, Policy DC17, Policy WCS 14, Policy AFH1

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