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Allowed13 August 20243332587

Land to the East of Oldfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex , RH17 7TA

Planning appeal 3332587 at Land to the East of Oldfield, Haywards Heath, West Sussex , RH17 7TA (Mid Sussex District Council) was allowed on 13 August 2024 by Inspector Shearing C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on designated heritage assets, in particular on the character and appearance of the Lewes Road Conservation Area and the setting of the listed buildings of Oldfield and Colwell House.

the erection of a dwellinghouse, a double garage and landscaping with associated works

Authority
Mid Sussex District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Shearing C
Postcode
RH17 7TA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on designated heritage assets, in particular on the character and appearance of the Lewes Road Conservation Area and the setting of the listed buildings of Oldfield and Colwell House
  • Whether the development would benefit from an adequate water supply

What decided it

The proposal would preserve the character and appearance of the Lewes Road Conservation Area and the setting of the listed building Oldfield while providing an adequate water supply, with no likely significant effects on the Ashdown Forest designations.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DP26Policy DP34Policy DP35Policy DP42Policy E9Policy H8

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