The Cedars, London Road, UCKFIELD, TN22 1HY

construction of a two storey dwelling

Authority: Wealden District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Hobbs J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

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 neighbouring properties, with particular reference to outlook, privacy and sunlight

What decided it

The significant harm to the living conditions of neighbouring residents, particularly regarding outlook and privacy, substantially and demonstrably outweighs the limited benefits of delivering a single dwelling in a location with housing land supply shortfall.

The significant harm to living conditions of neighbouring residents and limited harm to character and appearance substantially and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of housing delivery, economic benefits during construction, increased population vitality and environmentally friendly features.

Framework references: 130, 11, 69, 119, 120

Plan policies cited: EN1, EN27, SPO13

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