Allens Wall, Black Hill, Lindfield, West Sussex, RH16 2HE

Planning appeal 3331013 at Allens Wall, Black Hill, Lindfield, West Sussex, RH16 2HE (Mid Sussex District Council) was dismissed on 3 May 2024 by Inspector Carpenter C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area, including on the significance of the nearby Lindfield Conservation Area as a designated heritage asset through development within its setting.

Demolition of existing dwelling, garage and outbuildings. Construction of replacement dwelling with attached garage and store

Authority: Mid Sussex District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Carpenter C
Postcode: RH16 2HE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area, including on the significance of the nearby Lindfield Conservation Area as a designated heritage asset through development within its setting
whether the proposal would preserve the setting of the Grade II listed buildings known as The Hall, Partridges, Little Pelham and Pelham Place Cottages

What decided it

The less than substantial harm to the significance of the Lindfield Conservation Area and the Grade II listed buildings, to which great weight was attributed, was not outweighed by the limited public benefits of the proposal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: DP34DP35
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 135Paragraph 206Paragraph 208Paragraph 205

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