®Planning appeal decision
LAND WEST OF 1 AND 3 EASTCOURT ROAD, SOUTHCOURT ROAD, WORTHING, BN14 7DA
the extension and conversion of a disused garage to form a residential studio
- Authority
- Worthing Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- James A
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of occupants of 1 and 3 Eastcourt Road with particular regard to outlook, sunlight, daylight, noise and disturbance
- the living conditions of future occupants of the proposed development
What decided it
The significant harm to character and appearance, neighbouring living conditions, and inadequate living conditions for future occupants substantially and demonstrably outweighed the limited housing and sustainability benefits, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.
The social, economic and environmental benefits of providing one small dwelling unit in a sustainable location with good accessibility carried limited weight, but were substantially outweighed by significant harm to the character and appearance of the area, significant harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupants, and failure to provide acceptable accommodation and private outdoor amenity space for future occupants.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy DM1, Policy DM2, Policy DM5
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.