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In this case the dominant noise source would be road traffic noise from the A22. The
proposed flats would be no closer to the highway than the existing housing that is on
both sides of the A22. It is considered that it would be possible to satisfactorily
design and insulate the proposed flats so that they provided an acceptable
environment for prospective occupiers in relation to noise. The Councils
Environmental Health Officer has not objected to the application and has suggested
that a planning condition can be used ensure that noise levels could be appropriately
controlled. It is considered that with this in place the application complies with policy
DP29 of the DP.

Access, Parking, and Highway Safety

Vehicular access to the proposed development will be taken via the existing access
onto the A22 Lewes Road, which includes a right turn lane for vehicles accessing the
site. Pedestrian and cycle access will be via the same access, with the access road
forming a shared surface environment within the site. At this point Lewes Road is
subject to a 30 miles per hour speed limit.

Policy DP21 in the District Plan states:

'Development will be required to support the objectives of the West Sussex
Transport Plan 2011-2026, which are:

 A high quality transport network that promotes a competitive and prosperous
economy;
 A resilient transport network that complements the built and natural environment
whilst reducing carbon emissions over time;
 Access to services, employment and housing; and
 A transport network that feels, and is, safer and healthier to use.

To meet these objectives, decisions on development proposals will take account of
whether:

 The scheme is sustainably located to minimise the need for travel noting there
might be circumstances where development needs to be located in the
countryside, such as rural economic uses (see policy DP14: Sustainable Rural
Development and the Rural Economy);
 Appropriate opportunities to facilitate and promote the increased use of
alternative means of transport to the private car, such as the provision of, and
access to, safe and convenient routes for walking, cycling and public transport,
including suitable facilities for secure and safe cycle parking, have been fully
explored and taken up;
 The scheme is designed to adoptable standards, or other standards as agreed by
the Local Planning Authority, including road widths and size of garages;
 The scheme provides adequate car parking for the proposed development taking
into account the accessibility of the development, the type, mix and use of the
development and the availability and opportunities for public transport; and with
the relevant Neighbourhood Plan where applicable;