Chestnut Corner Snowdrop Lane, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, RH16 2QE

Planning appeal 3298142 at Chestnut Corner Snowdrop Lane, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, RH16 2QE (Mid Sussex District Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 17 August 2022 by Inspector Lawrence E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character of the host dwelling, the area, and the character, appearance and significance of the Lewes Road Conservation Area and the setting of the LRCA and Oldfield, which is a grade II listed building.

two storey extension including garage conversion. Relocated front entrance door. Rear infill. Entrance gates and piers

Authority: Mid Sussex District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Lawrence E
Postcode: RH16 2QE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character of the host dwelling, the area, and the character, appearance and significance of the Lewes Road Conservation Area and the setting of the LRCA and Oldfield, which is a grade II listed building

What decided it

The proposed entrance gates and piers would require felling of two semi-mature Beech trees that contribute to the verdant character of the conservation area, causing less than substantial harm to its significance with no public benefits to justify this harm.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: DP26DP34DP35DP37E9H9
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 16Paragraph 130Paragraph 131

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