Planning appeal decision
22 Highcroft Road, Sharpthorne, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 4NX
Planning appeal 3302875 at 22 Highcroft Road, Sharpthorne, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 4NX (Mid Sussex District Council) was dismissed on 24 November 2022 by Inspector Thomas R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area and that of the host dwelling.
loft conversion with hip to gable and rear cat slide roof over 1st floor rear extension
- Authority
- Mid Sussex District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Thomas R
- Postcode
- RH19 4NJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area and that of the host dwelling
What decided it
The proposed dormer extension would be an unduly dominant and incongruous feature that, combined with the hip to gable alterations and cat-slide roof, would unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the dwelling and local area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DP26
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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