Wardley Farm Cottage, Wardley Lane, Milland, West Sussex, GU30 7LX

demolition of the existing residential dwelling and replacement with two storey three bedroom residential building, without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref SDNP/21/05788/FUL, dated 4 May 2022

Authority: Chichester District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: James A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of varying the condition on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to the South Downs National Park and designated and non-designated heritage assets

What decided it

The proposed dormer window would be a discordant feature that would harm the character and appearance of the South Downs National Park, the historic farmstead and its non-designated heritage assets, and the setting and significance of the Conservation Area, with limited public benefits that do not outweigh this harm.

Framework references: 208

Plan policies cited: Policy SD1, Policy SD4, Policy SD5, Policy SD8, Policy SD12, Policy SD15, Policy EN1, Policy EN2

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