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Allowed21 September 20223299370

Land Opposite South Cottage, South Road, Wivelsfield Green, East Sussex, RH17 7QR

Planning appeal 3299370 at Land Opposite South Cottage, South Road, Wivelsfield Green, East Sussex, RH17 7QR (Lewes District Council) was allowed on 21 September 2022 by Inspector Davies G, following an inquiry. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The spatial strategy as set out in the development plan.

Outline planning application (all matters reserved except for means of access) for the erection of up to 45 homes (including 40% affordable) and formal and informal open space including new woodland planting and play areas

Authority
Lewes District Council
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Inquiry
Development
residential · Major dwellings
Inspector
Davies G
Postcode
RH17 7QR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The spatial strategy as set out in the development plan
  • The landscape character and appearance of the area
  • Housing land supply

What decided it

The lack of a five year housing land supply engaged the tilted balance under paragraph 11 of the Framework, and the benefits of housing delivery were found not to be significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the moderate adverse impacts.

The moderate harms to the spatial strategy and landscape character did not significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits, particularly those relating to increased housing supply, so the tilted balance favoured granting permission

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SP2Policy DM1Policy CP10Policy 1 (Neighbourhood Plan)Policy 2 (Neighbourhood Plan)
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 81Paragraph 174Paragraph 56

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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