Planning appeal decision
The Grove Poles Lane, Lowfield Heath, Crawley, RH11 0PY
Planning appeal 3280643 at The Grove Poles Lane, Lowfield Heath, Crawley, RH11 0PY (Crawley Borough Council) was dismissed on 17 October 2022 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 future expansion of Gatwick Airport.
Erection of 1 proposed dwelling following demolition of existing non-agricultural buildings (previously developed land application)
- Authority
- Crawley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Reid J
- Postcode
- RH11 0PY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect that the proposed development would have on the future expansion of Gatwick Airport
- the rural character of the countryside
- the character and appearance of the surrounding area regarding trees
- whether the proposal would make adequate provision for affordable housing
What decided it
The proposal would be incompatible with the safeguarding of land for future expansion of Gatwick Airport under Policy GAT2 and the Aviation Policy Framework, which is a matter of national interest that cannot be overridden by the proposal's other benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GAT2Policy CH2Policy CH3Policy CH9Policy IN1Policy H4Policy CH6
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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