Planning appeal decision
Little Wephurst, Walthurst Lane, Loxwood, RH14 0AE
Planning appeal 3296675 at Little Wephurst, Walthurst Lane, Loxwood, RH14 0AE (Chichester District Council) was dismissed on 19 December 2022 by Inspector Andrews M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed dwelling on the character and appearance of this part of the countryside.
a replacement dwelling following demolition of an existing dwelling
- Authority
- Chichester District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Andrews M
- Postcode
- RH14 0AE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed dwelling on the character and appearance of this part of the countryside
What decided it
The contemporary design with significantly increased scale, mass and bulk would result in a dwelling that would be incongruous and out of keeping with the rural estate setting, contrary to Policy 33 and NPPF paragraph 130(c).
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 33 of the Chichester Local Plan: Key Policies 2014-2029
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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