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Dismissed8 March 20243330868

20 Nevill Cottages, Ditchling, East Sussex, BN6 8UT

Planning appeal 3330868 at 20 Nevill Cottages, Ditchling, East Sussex, BN6 8UT (South Downs) was dismissed on 8 March 2024 by Inspector Reid J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the disputed condition is necessary for the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning to protect the character and appearance of the surrounding area, which is within the South Downs National Park.

Single storey rear extension and rendering of flank wall without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref SDNP/22/03243/HOUS, dated 29 September 2022

Authority
South Downs
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Reid J
Postcode
BN6 8UT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the disputed condition is necessary for the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning to protect the character and appearance of the surrounding area, which is within the South Downs National Park

What decided it

The proposed extension would harmfully diminish the established character of the local area and fail to conserve and enhance the landscape and scenic beauty of the National Park, making the disputed condition necessary.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SD31Policy SD27Policy SD5
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 55

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