Horam Manor Bungalows, Horam Road, Horam, TN21 0JD

the demolition of two derelict bungalows and the erection of six dwellings with associated parking and improvements to existing access

Authority: Wealden District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Glassar S

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 future residents

What decided it

The considerable and long-lasting harms to character and appearance and to living conditions of future residents, when assessed against the Framework taken as a whole, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing delivery.

The benefits of housing delivery and economic support were given considerable and limited weight respectively, but were substantially outweighed by the considerable and long-lasting harms to character and appearance and living conditions of future residents.

Framework references: 11, 130

Plan policies cited: Policy GD2, Policy DC17, Policy EN1, Policy EN8, Policy EN27, Policy WCS14, Policy SPO13

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