40 Carter Drive, Broadbridge Heath, West Sussex, RH12 3GZ

Planning appeal 3325522 at 40 Carter Drive, Broadbridge Heath, West Sussex, RH12 3GZ (Horsham District Council) was dismissed on 9 October 2023 by Inspector Willmer P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would maintain an adequate level of on-site parking provision, or if not, whether it has been demonstrated that suitable alternative provision could be secured, and if not whether the need for the development overrides the loss of parking, while having regard for the effect of any potential loss of on-site parking on highway safety.

part conversion of garage to form home office. Installation of a door to the side elevation of existing garage

Authority: Horsham District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Willmer P
Postcode: RH12 3GZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed development would maintain an adequate level of on-site parking provision, or if not, whether it has been demonstrated that suitable alternative provision could be secured, and if not whether the need for the development overrides the loss of parking, while having regard for the effect of any potential loss of on-site parking on highway safety

What decided it

The proposed loss of one off-road parking space without suitable alternative provision or mitigation measures, contrary to Policy 41 of the Horsham District Planning Framework, and the resulting impact on highway safety and convenience.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 41

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