Planning appeal decision
113 Salvington Road, Worthing, BN13 2JD
Planning appeal 3309942 at 113 Salvington Road, Worthing, BN13 2JD (Worthing Borough Council) was dismissed on 8 August 2023 by Inspector James A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
demolition of Durrington New Life Church and erection of nine apartments across three floors (resubmission of approved application No. WDM/0271/18)
- Authority
- Worthing Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- James A
- Postcode
- BN13 2JD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring residential occupants, with particular regard to outlook and privacy
What decided it
The significant harm to character and appearance and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers substantially and demonstrably outweighs the limited social, economic and environmental benefits of the scheme.
The social, economic and environmental benefits of the scheme carry limited weight in favour of the development, but the significant harm to character and appearance and living conditions substantially and demonstrably outweighs these benefits, so the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM5
- 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.
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