35 Heathfield Road, Seaford, BN25 1TJ

the erection of 1no. single-storey dwelling with attached garage and associated hard and soft landscaping within the rear garden area of 35 Heathfield Road. Material alterations to 35 Heathfield Road to include erection of attached garage and provision of a driveway with vehicular access onto Heathfield Road

Authority: Lewes District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Wilson D

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 neighbouring occupiers with regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The harm to character and appearance through loss of trees and the unacceptable noise and disturbance to neighbouring occupiers significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of housing delivery in a supply-constrained area.

The significant benefits of housing delivery in a situation of housing land supply shortfall were outweighed by the significant and demonstrable harm to the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.

Framework references: 77, 11

Plan policies cited: Strategic Objective 8, Policy CP11, Policy DM25, Policy DM30, Policy SEA2

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