Planning appeal decision
19 Gregory Close, Maidenbower, Crawley, RH10 7LB
Planning appeal 3292620 at 19 Gregory Close, Maidenbower, Crawley, RH10 7LB (Crawley Borough Council) was dismissed on 3 November 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 amenity, and health and longevity, of trees on and near the site.
Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension following demolition of conservatory
- Authority
- Crawley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Reid J
- Postcode
- RH10 7LB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect that the proposed development would have on the amenity, and health and longevity, of trees on and near the site
- The effect that the proposed development would have on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposal would cause unacceptable harm to protected and significant trees through root damage and canopy reduction, and would harmfully erode the character and appearance of the area through an unsubservient side extension and loss of the sylvan setting.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CH2Policy CH3
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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