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Dismissed1 November 20223300153

South Downs Lodge (Formerly Freshcombe Farm Bungalow) , Truleigh Hill, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5FB

Planning appeal 3300153 at South Downs Lodge (Formerly Freshcombe Farm Bungalow) , Truleigh Hill, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5FB (South Downs) was dismissed on 1 November 2022 by Inspector Thomas M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the materials and finishes used for the development allowed by the 2019 planning permission on the surrounding buildings and the extent to which those materials and finishes conserve or enhance the natural landscape beauty of the National Park.

a loft extension and erection of a single storey rear extension without complying with condition no.5 on planning permission (ref. SDNP/19/01796/HOUS) dated 28 June 2019

Authority
South Downs
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Thomas M
Postcode
BN43 5FB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the materials and finishes used for the development allowed by the 2019 planning permission on the surrounding buildings and the extent to which those materials and finishes conserve or enhance the natural landscape beauty of the National Park

What decided it

The unapproved materials and finishes used in the development fail to conserve the natural beauty of the National Park and unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the surrounding buildings and landscape.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SD4Policy SD5Policy SD31Policy 8 of the Upper Beeding Neighbourhood Plan (2018-2031)Policy DC9 of the Horsham District Local Development Framework: General Development Control Policies (2007)

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