Planning appeal decision
70 Maiden Lane, Langley Green, Crawley, RH11 7QY
Planning appeal 3338413 at 70 Maiden Lane, Langley Green, Crawley, RH11 7QY (Crawley Borough Council) was dismissed on 19 April 2024 by Inspector Evans L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and on the street scene.
erection of part single storey side extension and double storey side/rear extension
- Authority
- Crawley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Evans L
- Postcode
- RH11 7QY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and on the street scene
- The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the neighbours at Nos 2 and 8 Swallow Road, with particular regard to loss of outlook and overshadowing
What decided it
The proposal would harm the character and appearance of the existing property and street scene by removing the open gap between semi-detached properties and introducing a visually discordant design that conflicts with the local pattern of development.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CH2Policy CH3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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