®Planning appeal decision
Villa Flair, Union Street, Flimwell, TN5 7NT
erection of a detached bungalow with three bedrooms and a detached store and double garage together with associated hardstanding, turning area and use of existing access on to the B2087
- Authority
- Rother District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Hearing
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Simpson L
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the site is a suitable location for the proposed development with regard to the Council's strategy for the location of residential development and access to services and facilities.
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area with specific regard to the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
What decided it
The housing land supply shortfall engaging the tilted balance under NPPF paragraph 11(d), meaning the limited locational harm did not significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of the development.
The moderate harm from the unsustainable location did not significantly and demonstrably outweigh the substantial social and economic benefits of housing delivery and the limited environmental enhancement to the AONB, so the tilted balance favoured granting permission.
Framework references: 11, 14, 80, 105, 112, 176
Plan policies cited: Policy EN3, Policy DHG9, Policy DIM2, Policy H1, Policy RA2, Policy RA3, Policy TR3, Policy OSS2, Policy EN1, Policy OSS4, Policy DEN1, Policy DEN2, Policy R1, Policy H5, Policy DEN7
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.