Planning appeal decision
41 Elmleigh, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9EZ
Planning appeal 3329634 at 41 Elmleigh, Midhurst, West Sussex, GU29 9EZ (South Downs) was allowed on 28 March 2024 by Inspector Sylvester G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, having regard to its location within the South Downs National Park.
Proposed rear first floor dormer roof extension and 1 x rooflight to the front elevation
- Authority
- South Downs
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Sylvester G
- Postcode
- GU29 9EZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, having regard to its location within the South Downs National Park
- the mix of housing within the SDNP, having particular regard to the supply of small and medium sized homes
What decided it
The proposed dormer would not harm the character and appearance of the area or the supply of small and medium-sized homes in the South Downs National Park, and would comply with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SD1Policy SD4Policy SD5Policy SD31Policy SD27
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135Paragraph 180Paragraph 182
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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