Land Between 18-20 collington park crescent, Bexhill on sea, TN39 3RF

the outline application for proposed construction of single storey, wheelchair accessible dwelling, creation of greenspace area

Authority: Rother District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: TN39 3RF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effects of the proposed development on the provision of open space
the effects of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
the effects of the proposed development on protected species

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the area through loss of open space of visual amenity value is determinative and significantly and demonstrably outweighs the benefits of housing delivery.

The modest benefits of housing delivery, self-build provision, economic benefits and biodiversity enhancement were outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance through erosion of the open space's spaciousness and verdant greenery.

Framework references: 104, 125, 129, 131, 135, 139, 11

Plan policies cited: Policy CO3, Policy OSS4, Policy BX1, Policy EN3, Policy EN5, Policy DEN4, Policy BX19

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What an account adds

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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