®Planning appeal decision
402-408 Franklands Village, HAYWARDS HEATH, RH16 3RS
two storey rear extension and conversion of 4 existing studio flats to form 4 self-contained 2 bed flats with associated external works including private gardens and parking area
- Authority
- Mid Sussex District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Harley S
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the Franklands Village Conservation Area
What decided it
The harmful effect on the character and appearance of the conservation area was not outweighed by the public benefits of the proposal.
The less than substantial harm to the conservation area was not outweighed by the public benefits of upgrading social housing and providing parking, requiring dismissal under paragraph 202 of the NPPF.
Framework references: 202
Plan policies cited: Policy DP26 (Character and Design), Policy DP35 (Conservation Areas), Policy E9 (protect and reinforce local character including conservation areas), Policy H9 (the design of extensions)
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.