Planning appeal decision
27 Maple Road , Billingshurst , RH14 9TS
Planning appeal 3297093 at 27 Maple Road , Billingshurst , RH14 9TS (Horsham District Council) was allowed on 1 September 2022 by Inspector Langford-Tejrar K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.
‘Erection of a two-storey side extension’
- Authority
- Horsham District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Langford-Tejrar K
- Postcode
- RH14 9TS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area
What decided it
The extension's modest scale, subservient appearance, and use of matching vernacular materials would integrate well within the existing street scene without adversely affecting the character and appearance of the host dwelling or surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 32Policy 33
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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