Bittlesfield, Balls Cross, Petworth, GU28 9JU

Planning appeal 3282351 at Bittlesfield, Balls Cross, Petworth, GU28 9JU (South Downs) was dismissed on 21 July 2022 by Inspector Price A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including the landscape character of the South Downs National Park.

the erection of a detached dwelling, detached garage, including access, driveway, parking and amenity space, following the demolition of the existing dwelling and outbuildings

Authority: South Downs
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Price A
Postcode: GU28 9JU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including the landscape character of the South Downs National Park
the effect of the proposed development on the setting of the neighbouring listed building
the effect of the proposed development on the intrinsic qualities of the South Downs National Park Dark Night Skies

What decided it

The proposed development would fundamentally alter the character of the site through excessive scale and massing that would dominate the landscape and harm the rural setting of the adjacent listed building, contrary to the statutory purposes of the National Park and development plan policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: SD1SD4SD5SD6SD7SD8SD11SD12SD13SD30
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 176Paragraph 130Paragraph 199Paragraph 202

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