11a West Street, Shoreham, BN43 5WF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• whether the proposal preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Shoreham Conservation Area
• the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring properties, with regard to outlook
• whether suitable living conditions would be provided for future occupants of the development and occupants of No 11 West Street, with regard to external space

What decided it

The absence of a five-year housing land supply triggered the tilted balance under paragraph 11(d) of the Framework, and the proposal's accordance with the development plan and lack of significant adverse impacts meant permission should be granted.

The limited benefits of a single dwelling to housing supply and the associated social and economic benefits did not significantly and demonstrably outweigh any adverse impacts when assessed against the policies of the Framework as a whole, particularly as the proposal would accord with the development plan and cause no harm to the Conservation Area or living conditions of neighbours.