Planning appeal decision
Willow House, Mill Lane, Sidlesham, Chichester, PO20 7NA
Planning appeal 3277859 at Willow House, Mill Lane, Sidlesham, Chichester, PO20 7NA (Chichester District Council) was dismissed on 24 August 2021 by Inspector Reid J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect that the proposed development would have on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
Erection of first floor, single storey front [south] extension and front porch
- Authority
- Chichester District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Reid J
- Postcode
- PO20 7NA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect that the proposed development would have on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the living conditions of the occupiers of The Stables and Johnsons Cottage regarding outlook
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area and the significance of the Conservation Area, which was not outweighed by any public benefits, was a compelling objection to the scheme.
The less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area and the Conservation Area's significance outweighed the limited public benefits and flood risk mitigation argument.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 2Policy 1Policy 45Policy 33Policy 47
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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