Planning appeal decision
2 Park Avenue, Hassocks, BN6 8LT
Planning appeal 3303753 at 2 Park Avenue, Hassocks, BN6 8LT (Mid Sussex District Council) was dismissed on 5 January 2023 by Inspector Willmer P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the architectural integrity of the host property and thereby the streetscene.
ground floor enlargement of existing rear extension to create enlarged kitchen/day room and replacement of existing roof over with flat roof, incorporation flat roof lanterns. 1st floor extension to rear to create additional bedroom
- Authority
- Mid Sussex District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Willmer P
- Postcode
- BN6 8LT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the architectural integrity of the host property and thereby the streetscene
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of adjoining residential neighbours, in terms of its potential to have an enclosing and oppressive impact leading to a loss of light and outlook
What decided it
The proposed first floor addition would cause both harm to the architectural integrity of the host property and significant harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through loss of light and outlook.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DP26Policy 9
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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