Planning appeal decision
Land Between 32 Downs Way and 2 Ambersham Crescent, Angmering, West Sussex, BN16 1AB
Planning appeal 3302673 at Land Between 32 Downs Way and 2 Ambersham Crescent, Angmering, West Sussex, BN16 1AB (Arun District Council) was dismissed on 3 April 2023 by Inspector Reid J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect that the proposed development would have on the character of the surrounding area.
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
- Postcode
- BN16 1AB
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
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy D SP1Policy D DM1Policy HD5Policy HD6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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