Planning appeal decision
77 Ditchling Hill, Crawley, RH11 8QL
Planning appeal 3279317 at 77 Ditchling Hill, Crawley, RH11 8QL (Crawley Borough Council) was allowed on 19 November 2021 by Inspector Chandler M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of No 79 Ditchling Hill.
Householder planning application for single storey rear extension to 77 Ditchling Hill, Southgate, Crawley, RH11 8QL
- Authority
- Crawley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Chandler M
- Postcode
- RH11 8QL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of No 79 Ditchling Hill
- whether the proposal would provide suitable living conditions for future occupants
What decided it
The contextual design of the extension with demonstrably low eaves height and setback from the boundary, combined with the availability of usable front and rear garden space, satisfied the living conditions requirements of Policy CH3 and the SPD.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CH3 of the Crawley Borough Local Plan (2015)
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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