®Planning appeal decision
16 Heighton Close, BEXHILL-ON-SEA, TN39 3UP
Erection of new two storey chalet bungalow with access onto Collington Lane West and erection of extension to the existing dwelling
- Authority
- Rother District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Dowsett J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of the dwelling at 64 Collington Lane West, with particular regard to light pollution and glare from vehicle headlights
What decided it
The infrequency, short duration, and seasonal limitation of light pollution from vehicle headlights meant the proposal would not cause unreasonable harm to the living conditions of the neighbouring property, which was the sole main issue in dispute.
The small-scale benefits of housing supply and economic benefits from construction, in the context of the Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply, were not outweighed by any identified harms, as no policies protecting areas or assets of particular importance were engaged and no adverse impacts would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits.
Framework references: 11, 55
Plan policies cited: Policy OSS4, Policy DHG7, Policy EN5, Policy TR3, Policy DHG4, Policy DRM1
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.