Planning appeal decision
79 Janes Lane, Burgess Hill, RH15 0QP
Planning appeal 3343993 at 79 Janes Lane, Burgess Hill, RH15 0QP (Mid Sussex District Council) was allowed on 25 September 2024 by Inspector Andrews M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed front extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and its surroundings.
a single storey and two storey rear extension. Conversion of existing attached garage to habitable accommodation. First floor front hipped roof extension (* see paragraph 2 below)
- Authority
- Mid Sussex District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Andrews M
- Postcode
- RH15 0QP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed front extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and its surroundings
What decided it
The appeal scheme would retain more of the original design, scale and massing of the 1930s chalet dwelling than other extended houses in the street, and would make a positive contribution to the locality in accordance with design policy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DP26Principles DG49Principles DG50
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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