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Notice varied and upheld13 January 20253333842

43 Wilderness Road, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, BN6 9XD

Planning appeal 3333842 at 43 Wilderness Road, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, BN6 9XD (Mid Sussex District Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 13 January 2025 by Inspector Fleming D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed use and the design of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

to create 2 new semi-detached dwellings (one 3 bed, one 4 bed). Summary

Authority
Mid Sussex District Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Fleming D
Postcode
BN6 9XD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed use and the design of the development on the character and appearance of the area
  • The effect of the proposed use on the living conditions of the occupants of the original dwelling, having regard to privacy

What decided it

The loss of the front garden to off-street parking resulting in harm to the character and appearance of the area, conflicting with Policy HurstH5 and Policy DP26.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy Housing HurstH5 (Hurstpierpoint & Sayers Common Parish Council Parish 2031 Neighbourhood Plan)Policy DP26 (Mid Sussex District Plan 2014-2031)

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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