Planning appeal decision
Cafe Havana, 32 Broadfield Barton, Broadfield, Crawley, RH11 9BA
Planning appeal 3276793 at Cafe Havana, 32 Broadfield Barton, Broadfield, Crawley, RH11 9BA (Crawley Borough Council) was dismissed on 4 March 2022 by Inspector Shearing C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of nearby residents, with particular regard to noise and odour.
the erection of an outdoor wooden structure
- Authority
- Crawley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Shearing C
- Postcode
- RH11 9BA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of nearby residents, with particular regard to noise and odour
What decided it
The development causes substantial harm to the living conditions of nearby occupants through noise and odour which outweighs the moderate benefits to the existing business.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CH3EC4ENV11
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 185
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.
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