Land To The South Of The Broyle, Ringmer, East Sussex, BN8 5NP

Planning appeal 3319706 at Land To The South Of The Broyle, Ringmer, East Sussex, BN8 5NP (Lewes District Council) was allowed on 9 February 2024 by Inspector Clarke B, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would be in a suitable location, with reference to the spatial strategy in the development plan.

the erection of 70 residential dwellings; with access and parking, the provision of open space, play space and ecology areas with associated vehicular and pedestrian access, attenuation ponds and landscaping and associated works

Authority: Lewes District Council
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Hearing
Development: residential · Major dwellings
Inspector: Clarke B

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposed development would be in a suitable location, with reference to the spatial strategy in the development plan
the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The lack of a five-year housing land supply engaged the tilted balance under paragraph 11(d) of the Framework, and the benefits (particularly housing delivery and affordable housing) were found not to be significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the moderate adverse effects.

The moderate adverse effects on character and appearance and the breach of the spatial strategy did not significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits, particularly the contribution to the housing shortfall and the delivery of affordable housing, so permission was granted under the tilted balance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Spatial Policy 2Policy DM1Policy 7.10Policy 6.3Section 9
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 139

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