Horsmanshoad Farm Pickwell Lane, Bolney, HAYWARDS HEATH, West Sussex, RH17 5RH

construction of single-storey extension to the rear elevation, along with related minor internal and fenestration alterations and other improvements to the external appearance of the building along with associated hard and soft landscaping works

Authority: Mid Sussex District Council
Appeal type: other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Other minor developments
Inspector: Cliff D

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, 'Horsmanshoad Farmhouse', and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest it possesses

What decided it

The proposed rear extension would substantially erode the legibility and historic integrity of the original Wealden farmhouse form, causing less than substantial but considerable harm to the listed building's special interest that cannot be justified by any identified public benefits.

Framework references: 205, 206, 208

Plan policies cited: Policy DP34

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