2 Park Avenue, HASSOCKS, BN6 8LT

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

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.

Plan policies cited: Policy DP26, Policy 9

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