Manor Nursey, Theobalds Road, Burgess Hill, East Sussex, RH15 0SS

erection of two detached dwellings with garages and associated landscaping

Authority: Lewes District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Hearing
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Smith A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to its effect upon the setting and thereby the significance of the Grade II* listed building known as 'Theobalds'.

What decided it

The less than substantial harm to the setting and significance of the Grade II* listed building Theobalds was not outweighed by the cumulative public benefits of the scheme.

the moderate cumulative public benefits (housing delivery, economic investment, biodiversity net gain) did not outweigh the less than substantial harm to the heritage significance of Theobalds

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy DM1, Policy 1, Policy CP10, Policy CP11, Policy DM25, Policy DM33, Policy 5, Policy DM35, Policy 6

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