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

Planning appeal 3319322 at Wardley Farm Cottage, Wardley Lane, Milland, West Sussex, GU30 7LX (Chichester District Council) was dismissed on 1 March 2024 by Inspector James A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.

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
Postcode: GU30 7LX

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SD1Policy SD4Policy SD5Policy SD8Policy SD12Policy SD15Policy EN1Policy EN2
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 208

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