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Dismissed16 July 20243323528

Land Adjacent Woodend, Forge Wood, Crawley, RH10 3NH

Planning appeal 3323528 at Land Adjacent Woodend, Forge Wood, Crawley, RH10 3NH (Crawley Borough Council) was dismissed on 16 July 2024 by Inspector Sylvester G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including existing trees.

the erection of a single dwelling including new vehicular access onto Steers Lane

Authority
Crawley Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Sylvester G
Postcode
RH10 3NH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including existing trees
  • Whether the proposed development would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers of the proposed dwelling with particular regard to internal space and outdoor garden space
  • Whether the proposed development would make adequate provision for off-site infrastructure, with particular regard to affordable housing and tree planting

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the dwelling's intrusive presence in the street scene, combined with the failure to secure adequate off-site infrastructure contributions, outweighed the limited benefits of the proposal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CH2Policy CH3Policy CH6Policy H4Policy ENV2Policy IN1Policy CH5

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