Planning appeal decision
The Cedars, London Road, Uckfield, TN22 1HY
Planning appeal 3301629 at The Cedars, London Road, Uckfield, TN22 1HY (Wealden District Council) was dismissed on 30 March 2023 by Inspector Hobbs J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
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
- Postcode
- TN22 1HY
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- EN1EN27SPO13
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130Paragraph 11Paragraph 69Paragraph 119Paragraph 120
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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