Planning appeal decision
5 Penfold Way, Steyning, BN44 3PG
Planning appeal 3273169 at 5 Penfold Way, Steyning, BN44 3PG (Horsham District Council) was dismissed on 29 June 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 area and the host dwelling.
for the demolition of existing detached garage, construction of a new attached garage, and conversion of the loft into a habitable space; utilising front facing Velux windows and a dormer to the rear
- Authority
- Horsham District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jolly J
- Postcode
- BN44 3PG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and the host dwelling
What decided it
The scale, mass and design of the proposed rear dormer would be overly dominant and conspicuous in the back garden location, thereby harming the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 33
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 127
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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