Morelands Arundel Road, Fontwell, ARUNDEL, BN18 0SB

5 No. residential dwellings, associated car parking and access

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 and appearance of the surrounding area
the living conditions of the occupiers of the dwellings on plots A1, A2 and B regarding outlook, and plots B and C regarding private outdoor space

What decided it

The unacceptably built-up character and appearance of the proposal, which would contrast starkly with the local character of spaciously sited dwellings, would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the housing and economic benefits when assessed against the Framework taken as a whole.

the significant harm to character and appearance would substantially and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of housing delivery and economic activity, when assessed against the policies in the Framework taken as a whole

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: LP Policy D SP1, LP Policy D DM1, LP Policy QE SP1, Policy HP13 of the Walberton Neighbourhood Development Plan 2019-2031, Policy HP11 of the Walberton Neighbourhood Development Plan 2019-2031

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