Planning appeal decision
The Folly, Graffham Common Road, Graffham, West Sussex, GU28 0PT
Planning appeal 3335865 at The Folly, Graffham Common Road, Graffham, West Sussex, GU28 0PT (South Downs) was dismissed on 16 July 2024 by Inspector Harley S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area having regard to the location within the South Downs National Park.
replacement of the existing attached garage and erection of two storey extensions together with veranda and balconies
- Authority
- South Downs
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Harley S
- Postcode
- GU28 0PT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area having regard to the location within the South Downs National Park
- The effect of the proposal on the mix of housing within the South Downs National Park, having particular regard to the supply of small and medium sized homes
- The effect on bat populations
What decided it
The proposals would not conserve or enhance the South Downs National Park or further its purposes, conflicting with the development plan with no material considerations indicating otherwise.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SD1Policy SD4Policy SD5Policy SD8Policy SD9Policy SD10Policy SD25Policy SD27Policy SD31Policy SD39
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 15
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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