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Dismissed12 February 20243327098

6 Heather Close, West Ashling, West Sussex, PO18 8DR

Planning appeal 3327098 at 6 Heather Close, West Ashling, West Sussex, PO18 8DR (South Downs) was dismissed on 12 February 2024 by Inspector O'Doherty A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character of 6 Heather Close, having particular regard to planning policies relating to extensions to dwellings in a National Park.

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Authority
South Downs
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
O'Doherty A
Postcode
PO18 8DR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character of 6 Heather Close, having particular regard to planning policies relating to extensions to dwellings in a National Park
  • the appearance of 6 Heather Close

What decided it

The proposed development would breach the 30% floorspace extension limit in Policy SD31 and would unduly dominate the roof form, thereby conflicting with development plan policies and the Framework.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SD31Policy SD27Policy SD5Policy SD4Policy SD1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135

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