Claylands Cottage, Underhill Lane, Clayton, Hassocks, BN6 9PJ

Planning appeal 3270196 at Claylands Cottage, Underhill Lane, Clayton, Hassocks, BN6 9PJ (South Downs) was dismissed on 29 September 2021 by Inspector Parker R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the Clayton Conservation Area.

demolition of existing substandard extension, removal of existing summerhouse and construction of a one and a half storey extension to the rear with associated landscaping works

Authority: South Downs
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Parker R
Postcode: BN6 9PJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the Clayton Conservation Area
whether the scheme would comply with development plan policy in relation to the size of domestic extensions

What decided it

The proposal would cause less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the Clayton Conservation Area, with no significant public benefits to justify this harm, and would breach the 30% floorspace extension limit under Policy SD31 without exceptional circumstances.

The less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the Clayton Conservation Area, together with the breach of the extension size policy, outweighed the private benefits of improved living accommodation and minor biodiversity gains.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SD1Policy SD5Policy SD15Policy SD31
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 202

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