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Dismissed13 November 20233321394

The Drive, Mill Lane, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 3DF

Planning appeal 3321394 at The Drive, Mill Lane, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 3DF (Worthing Borough Council) was dismissed on 13 November 2023 by Inspector Pearce J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

the erection of 4no. 3-bedroom semi-detached houses on Plots 1 and 2

Authority
Worthing Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Pearce J
Postcode
BN13 3DF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • the effect on the living conditions of neighbouring properties with regard to outlook, daylight/sunlight, privacy and noise and disturbance

What decided it

The substantial harm to the character and appearance of the area and to the living conditions of neighbouring properties, when weighed against the limited contribution of two additional dwellings to housing supply, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits under the tilted balance.

The adverse impacts on character and appearance and living conditions of neighbours significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing delivery under NPPF paragraph 11(d).

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
WLP policy DM1WLP policy DM2WLP policy DM5
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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