®Planning appeal decision
Gospel Hall, Bedford Row, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 3DR
demolition of existing buildings and erection of a part four and part five-storey building comprising commercial and community units (E class and F1) at ground floor and 9x flats (C3) above
- Authority
- Worthing Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Willis S
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether there are reasonably available sites appropriate for the proposal in areas at lower risk of flooding
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including heritage assets
- The effect of the proposal on the provision of community facilities
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of nearby occupiers with regard to privacy, daylight and sunlight
- Whether the proposal makes appropriate provision in respect of accessibility for future occupiers and users
What decided it
The proposal fails the sequential test for flood risk as no reasonably available sites in lower-risk areas have been demonstrated, and the considerable harm to designated heritage assets and their settings is not outweighed by the public benefits offered.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy DM20, Policy DM5, Policy DM24, Policy DM8
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