Olcote, Kings Crescent, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5LE

Planning appeal 3315016 at Olcote, Kings Crescent, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5LE (Adur District Council) was dismissed on 24 August 2023 by Inspector Wellstead J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the local area.

replacement of existing summer house with two storey two bedroom dwelling and associated parking

Authority: Adur District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Wellstead J
Postcode: BN43 5LE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the local area
the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with regards to outlook and future occupiers of the proposed dwelling with regards to indoor living space and outdoor amenity space

What decided it

The proposed development would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the local area and to the living conditions of neighbouring and future occupiers, which substantially and demonstrably outweighs the limited housing and economic benefits even under the tilted balance.

the significant harm to character and appearance and living conditions substantially and demonstrably outweighed the limited social and economic benefits of one additional residential unit, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 15 of the Adur Local Plan 2017Development Management Standard No. 1Development Management Standard No. 11
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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