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Dismissed17 March 20233300354

Wateringbury Way (Formally Woods Cottages), Land Adjoining Swanley Close, Eastbourne, BN23 7PE

Planning appeal 3300354 at Wateringbury Way (Formally Woods Cottages), Land Adjoining Swanley Close, Eastbourne, BN23 7PE (Eastbourne Borough Council) was dismissed on 17 March 2023 by Inspector Sylvester G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on social interaction and cohesion.

the erection of automatic entrance gates

Authority
Eastbourne Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Other minor developments
Inspector
Sylvester G
Postcode
BN23 7PE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on social interaction and cohesion
  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby bungalows, with particular regard to outlook
  • if there is any harm, whether this is outweighed by other considerations

What decided it

The proposed gates would unacceptably segregate the housing development from its wider area, restricting opportunities for contact between people and significantly harming social interaction and cohesion, contrary to the Framework's aims for well-designed, healthy and inclusive places, and this harm outweighs compliance with the development plan and other considerations.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy B2Policy D1Policy UHT1Policy HO20
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 8Paragraph 92Paragraph 130

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