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

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

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).

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: WLP policy DM1, WLP policy DM2, WLP policy DM5

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