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Dismissed23 October 20233311291

9 Upper Horsebridge, HAILSHAM, BN27 3BD

demolition of detached bungalow with garage and erection of 4no. dwellings with parking at the front and associated facilities

Authority
Wealden District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Hobbs J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and drivers using Upper Horsebridge
  • 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 occupants of Bakers Farm Park, with particular reference to outlook and privacy

What decided it

The harmful effect on highway safety caused by the proximity of a parking space to the access for Bakers Farm Park, which would create an unacceptable risk of collision, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the benefits of the scheme under paragraph 11 of the Framework.

The substantial harm to highway safety significantly and demonstrably outweighs the moderate benefits of housing delivery, economic benefits, and sustainable location, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.

Framework references: 8, 11, 69, 79, 86, 107, 110, 111, 112, 120, 126, 130, 134, 219

Plan policies cited: Wealden Local Plan saved policy TR3, Wealden Local Plan saved policy TR16, Wealden District Core Strategy Local Plan spatial planning objective SPO12, Wealden District Core Strategy Local Plan spatial planning objective SPO13, Wealden District Core Strategy Local Plan policy WCS14, Wealden Local Plan policy EN27, Hailsham Neighbourhood Plan policy AT1, Hailsham Neighbourhood Plan policy HAIL D1, Hailsham Neighbourhood Plan policy HAIL D2

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