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Allowed24 April 20243325775

Copyhold, Copyhold Lane, Fernhurst, GU27 3DZ

the construction of extensions, following the partial demolition of detached dwelling. Construction of replacement annex, without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref SDNP/21/04805/HOUS, dated 21 July 2022

Authority
South Downs
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Sylvester G

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed roof lantern on the experiential qualities of the landscape in the South Downs National Park, with particular regard to dark night skies, relative tranquillity, landscape character and protected species

What decided it

The proposed roof lantern would result in a net reduction in light spillage compared to the baseline situation and would not have an adverse effect on the intrinsic qualities of dark night skies, landscape character or protected species in the South Downs National Park.

Framework references: 135, 180, 182

Plan policies cited: Policy SD1, Policy SD4, Policy SD5, Policy SD6, Policy SD7, Policy SD8, Policy SD9, Policy SD10, Policy SD31

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