Planning appeal decision
Brickyard Cottage, Lodsworth, Petworth, GU28 9DR
Planning appeal 3308907 at Brickyard Cottage, Lodsworth, Petworth, GU28 9DR (South Downs) was allowed on 6 April 2023 by Inspector Andrews M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed glazed link on the character and appearance of the host building and its surroundings.
a glazed link between the main cottage and the detached office
- Authority
- South Downs
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Andrews M
- Postcode
- GU28 9DR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed glazed link on the character and appearance of the host building and its surroundings
What decided it
The glazed link would be perceived as a lightweight, high-quality contemporary addition that would cause no harm to the character and appearance of the building and its surroundings, and would be justified as a subservient addition necessary for the reasonable use and enjoyment of the dwelling.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- South Downs National Park Local Plan (2014-33) adopted 2019
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12Paragraph 15Paragraph 176
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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