Forge Cottage, Northchapel, PETWORTH, West Sussex, GU28 9HX

a rear single storey extension / conservatory, including the removal of existing external WC, removal of 1no. casement window and lowering of 1no. window cill

Authority: South Downs
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Davies G

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building and any features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Northchapel Conservation Area and the role it plays in the cultural heritage of the South Downs National Park

What decided it

The unsatisfactory relationship between the roof of the proposed extension and the existing catslide roof would harm the special architectural interest of the listed building and the character of the conservation area, with no public benefits to outweigh this less than substantial harm.

Framework references: 199, 202

Plan policies cited: Policy SD1, Policy SD5, Policy SD6, Policy SD7, Policy SD8, Policy SD12, Policy SD13, Policy SD15, Policy SD31

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