Olcote, Kings Crescent, SHOREHAM-BY-SEA, BN43 5LE

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

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

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy 15 of the Adur Local Plan 2017, Development Management Standard No. 1, Development Management Standard No. 11

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