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Dismissed27 July 20223289834

3 Vaughan Copse, Mannings Heath, Horsham, RH13 6GN

Planning appeal 3289834 at 3 Vaughan Copse, Mannings Heath, Horsham, RH13 6GN (Horsham District Council) was dismissed on 27 July 2022 by Inspector Allen M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 4 Vaughan Copse, with particular regard to sunlight and outlook.

a single storey rear extension (sunroom)

Authority
Horsham District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Allen M
Postcode
RH13 6GN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 4 Vaughan Copse, with particular regard to sunlight and outlook
  • The character and appearance of the area and host dwelling

What decided it

The proposed extension would block sunlight from reaching the principal French doors of the neighbouring property, resulting in an unacceptable reduction in sunlight to the living space of 4 Vaughan Copse.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 33 of the Horsham District Planning FrameworkPolicy 32 of the Horsham District Planning FrameworkPolicy 10 of the Nuthurst Neighbourhood Plan

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