9 Hares Hill Close, Horsham West, RH12 3XX

the removal of tree and erection of 2 dwellings

Authority: Horsham District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Glassar S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including its effect on a protected tree
car parking provision

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance caused by the removal of the protected tree and the unsympathetic incursion of suburban built form into a semi-rural area, combined with unmitigated parking provision deficiencies, outweighed the moderate housing contribution and limited economic benefits.

The moderate contribution to housing supply and small time-limited economic benefits were outweighed by significant harm to character and appearance and parking provision, which were given substantial weight.

Plan policies cited: Policy 2, Policy 24, Policy 25, Policy 31, Policy 32, Policy 33, Policy 41

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