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Dismissed10 May 20233309206

2 Priory Road, Eastbourne , East Sussex, BN23 7DZ

Planning appeal 3309206 at 2 Priory Road, Eastbourne , East Sussex, BN23 7DZ (Eastbourne Borough Council) was dismissed on 10 May 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 and appearance of the surrounding area.

construction of one bed detached chalet bungalow with two off street parking spaces and rear garden

Authority
Eastbourne Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Reid J
Postcode
BN23 7DZ

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 future occupiers regarding private outdoor amenity space

What decided it

The harm to character and appearance and to future occupiers' living conditions significantly and demonstrably outweighs the benefits of housing delivery in an area with a shortfall in five-year housing land supply.

the harm identified in the main issues (character and appearance, and living conditions regarding private outdoor amenity space) significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits (new home, construction jobs, support for local services) when assessed against the policies in the Framework taken as a whole

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D10A of the Eastbourne Core Strategy Local PlanPolicy UHT1 of the Eastbourne Borough PlanPolicy UHT4 of the Eastbourne Borough PlanPolicy B2 of the Eastbourne Core Strategy Local Plan

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