®Planning appeal decision
Wateringbury Way (Formally Woods Cottages), land adjoining Swanley Close, Eastbourne, BN23 7PE
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
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.
Framework references: 8, 92, 130
Plan policies cited: Policy B2, Policy D1, Policy UHT1, Policy HO20
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.