Planning appeal decision
45B Wood Ride, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 4NL
Planning appeal 3270494 at 45B Wood Ride, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 4NL (Mid Sussex District Council) was dismissed on 24 September 2021 by Inspector Jolly J, 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.
for the removal of a conservatory and extension to the north side of the property including associated garaging
- Authority
- Mid Sussex District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jolly J
- Postcode
- RH16 4NL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling
What decided it
The scale, mass, orientation and awkward roof arrangement of the proposal would harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling by subjugating its simple and attractive features.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DP26 of the Mid Sussex District Plan 2018Policy E9 of the Haywards Heath Town Council Neighbourhood PlanPolicy H9 of the Haywards Heath Town Council Neighbourhood Plan
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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