Land at Beaumont House, Orchard Way, Warninglid, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 5ST

without planning permission, the erection of an ancillary building in the approximate position hatched blue on the plan [attached to the notice] of two storeys with kitchen and bathroom and open storage on ground floor and ancillary (storage) accommodation over (‘the unauthorised development’)

Authority: Mid Sussex District Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Hawkins S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the building on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The building's roof form, particularly the substantial flat roof section and oversized dormer, creates an alien and top-heavy appearance that fails to respect the character of the dwelling and traditional characteristics of residential property in the locality, causing unacceptable harm to character and appearance contrary to Policy DP26 and the NPPF.

Framework references: 56

Plan policies cited: Policy DP26 of the Mid-Sussex District Plan

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