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Dismissed20 September 20233315459

Lantern Cottage Spring Lane, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, RH16 2RF

Planning appeal 3315459 at Lantern Cottage Spring Lane, Lindfield, Haywards Heath, RH16 2RF (Mid Sussex District Council) was dismissed on 20 September 2023 by Inspector Hobbs J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the appeal site is an appropriate location for the proposed development having regard to the development plan.

detached 4 bedroom dwelling with access drive, off street parking and turning area, with rear terrace, the ground floor will have an entrance hall, ambulant disabled WC, lounge, study, utility and family kitchen diner, with a principle bedroom with en-suite, the second double bedroom with en-suite and two further double bedrooms and family bath room with galleried landing

Authority
Mid Sussex District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Hobbs J
Postcode
RH16 2RF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the appeal site is an appropriate location for the proposed development having regard to the development plan
  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, in particular the Lindfield Conservation Area
  • whether sufficient information has been provided to demonstrate that the development is safe across its lifetime and would not increase the risk of flooding elsewhere

What decided it

The proposal conflicts with the development plan as it is located in the countryside outside the built-up area boundary without demonstrated identified local housing need, and would cause harmful effects on the character and appearance of the area and Lindfield Conservation Area to which great weight must be given.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
DP4DP6DP12DP15DP26DP35DP41Policy 1Policy 2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 199Paragraph 202

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