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Dismissed7 December 20223282436

5 Woolborough Road, Northgate, Crawley, RH10 8EZ

Planning appeal 3282436 at 5 Woolborough Road, Northgate, Crawley, RH10 8EZ (Crawley Borough Council) was dismissed on 7 December 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 character and appearance of the surrounding area.

demolition of the existing detached bungalow and erection of a part one and a half storey and part three storey residential building, comprising 1 x studio flats, 4 x one-bed flats and 2 x two-bed flats

Authority
Crawley Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Reid J
Postcode
RH10 8EZ

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 Halfacres and 3 and 9 Woolborough Road regarding outlook and privacy
  • the living conditions of the future occupiers of the proposed development regarding outlook
  • the amenity, and health and longevity, of the nearby oak tree
  • whether the proposal would make adequate provision for affordable housing and tree planting

What decided it

The proposal's substantial scale, bulk and layout would harmfully diminish the suburban character and spaciousness of the site and create unacceptable living conditions for both existing and future occupiers, whilst threatening the health and longevity of the protected oak tree.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CH2Policy CH3Policy H4Policy CH6

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