Land to rear of Karenza, Hook Lane, Aldingbourne, CHICHESTER, PO20 3TB

construction of 5no. dwellings, landscaping and associated works

Authority: Arun District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Shearing C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would make an appropriate contribution to affordable housing

What decided it

The appeal site should not be treated as an additional phase of the Autumn Gate development, therefore the proposal does not trigger an affordable housing requirement under Policy AH SP2.

The benefits of housing delivery and compliance with the presumption in favour of sustainable development outweighed the concerns of local residents regarding loss of open space and change in outlook, with no other adverse impacts identified.

Framework references: 11, 14

Plan policies cited: Policy AH SP2, Policy ENV DM4, Policy WDM3, Policy WDM2, Policy H3, Policy H6, Policy EH6, Policy EH5

Judgments cited: R (Westminster City Council) v First Secretary of State and Brandlord Limited [2003] J.P.L 1066; New Dawn Homes Ltd v SSCLG [2016] EWHC 3314 (Admin)

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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