Planning appeal decision
296 Ifield Drive, Crawley, RH11 0EP
Planning appeal 3294749 at 296 Ifield Drive, Crawley, RH11 0EP (Crawley Borough Council) was dismissed on 17 July 2023 by Inspector Wellstead J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the local area.
the provision of vehicular crossover/dropped kerb following removal of front wall
- Authority
- Crawley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Wellstead J
- Postcode
- RH11 0EP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the local area
- The operation of the highway and parking provision
What decided it
The removal of the front boundary wall and inadequate parking space depth would harm the character and appearance of the area and detract from highway operation, conflicting with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CH3Policy IN7Urban Design Supplementary Planning Document 2016
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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