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Dismissed18 April 20233314929

1 The Platt, Lindfield, RH16 2SY

Planning appeal 3314929 at 1 The Platt, Lindfield, RH16 2SY (Mid Sussex District Council) was dismissed on 18 April 2023 by Inspector Willmer P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

new fence line and proposed shed

Authority
Mid Sussex District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Willmer P
Postcode
RH16 2SY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The position of the 1.8 metre high fence facing The Platt extending beyond the front building line and the location of the shed would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the open plan estate.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DP26 of the Mid Sussex District Plan 2014-2031Policy 1 of Lindfield and Lindfield Rural Neighbourhood Plan

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