摘要 : The claimant local authority sought an order quashing a planning inspector's decision to allow an appeal by the second defendant developer against the refusal of planning permission for up to 46 residential units and associated ac... 展开 The claimant local authority sought an order quashing a planning inspector's decision to allow an appeal by the second defendant developer against the refusal of planning permission for up to 46 residential units and associated access. The local authority had refused planning permission because it considered that the proposed development, which was within the rural surrounds of Horley and Gatwick Airport Open Setting Designations, would have a serious and harmful impact on the openness of the area. It had concluded that the development would be contrary to policies CS6 and CS13 of the Core Strategy 2014, which prioritised development in urban areas. However, a planning inspector allowed the developer's appeal and granted planning permission. He found that the proposed development was sustainable and would not cause material harm. He stated that the adopted Core Strategy provided for a five-year supply of housing land, but that environmental and other constraints meant that it was not possible to meet the full objectively assessed need. The proposal would reduce the housing shortfall, and although the Core Strategy had a clear "urban area first" housing strategy, the development would not significantly prejudice that strategy as it only comprised 45 dwellings. 收起