Land between 32 Downs Way and 2 Ambersham Crescent, Angmering, West Sussex, BN16 1AB

the erection of a single bungalow dwelling with off street parking and private amenity space

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

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect that the proposed development would have on the character of the surrounding area
the living conditions of the future occupiers regarding private outdoor space

What decided it

The harm to the character of the surrounding area and the living conditions of future occupiers regarding private outdoor space significantly and demonstrably outweighs the benefits of delivering one new home in a location with a housing land supply shortfall.

the significant harm to character and living conditions outweighed the benefits of one new dwelling in an area with a shortfall in housing land supply

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy D SP1, Policy D DM1, Policy HD5, Policy HD6

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