Rectory Farmhouse Ifield Street, Ifield, Crawley, RH11 0NN

Planning appeal 3271229 at Rectory Farmhouse Ifield Street, Ifield, Crawley, RH11 0NN (Crawley Borough Council) was allowed on 25 August 2021 by Inspector Webb B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on heritage assets including, whether it would conserve the significance of a non-designated heritage asset; whether it would preserve the setting of a Grade I listed building, and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of Ifield Village Conservation Area.

demolition of existing single storey side projection with replacement proposed 2 storey and part single storey side extension. Proposed demolition of existing rear/side facing conservatory style structure with replacement single storey rear/side extension. Proposed rear storm porch

Authority: Crawley Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Webb B
Postcode: RH11 0NN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on heritage assets including, whether it would conserve the significance of a non-designated heritage asset; whether it would preserve the setting of a Grade I listed building, and whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of Ifield Village Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposed extensions and porch would achieve net enhancement to the non-designated heritage asset and would have a neutral effect on the Grade I listed church's setting and the Conservation Area's character, thereby complying with relevant heritage policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CH12Policy CH13Policy CH16Policy CH3

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