Planning appeal decision
Ivy Bank, Carron Lane, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9LB
Planning appeal 3329282 at Ivy Bank, Carron Lane, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9LB (South Downs) was allowed on 23 February 2024 by Inspector Dade E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the Midhurst Conservation Area.
demolition works and for the erection of single and two storey house extensions (reflecting a revision to the west elevation extension element, as approved under planning permission SDNP/21/03451/HOUS, dated 8 October 2021)
- Authority
- South Downs
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Dade E
- Postcode
- GU29 9LB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the appeal property and the Midhurst Conservation Area
What decided it
The design of the proposed extension, through its recessed connection, set back positioning, and complementary scale and massing, would preserve the character and appearance of both the existing dwelling and the Midhurst Conservation Area without causing harm to the designated heritage asset.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SD4Policy SD5Policy SD31Policy SD15Policy SD1Policy SD6Policy SD7Policy SD8
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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