Planning appeal decision
Stane Lodge, Bury Gate, Bury, RH20 1HA
Planning appeal 3320917 at Stane Lodge, Bury Gate, Bury, RH20 1HA (South Downs) was allowed on 29 January 2024 by Inspector Dade E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on character and appearance of the area.
demolition and rebuild of the existing house and garage with tennis court (identical to proposal approved under reference SDNP/15/01953/FUL)
- Authority
- South Downs
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Dade E
- Postcode
- RH20 1HA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the proposal on natural environment and resources
- The effects of the proposal on trees
- Whether the proposal would achieve energy and water efficiency
What decided it
The proposal would not harm the character and appearance of the area, natural environment, trees, or energy and water efficiency standards when assessed against the development plan policies and subject to appropriate conditions, and consistency in decision-making required like treatment to the identical scheme approved in 2018.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SD1SD2SD4SD5SD6SD7SD8SD9SD10SD11SD30SD48
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 54
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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