The Toll House , 56 High Street, Lindfield , RH16 2HL

Planning appeal 3344396 at The Toll House , 56 High Street, Lindfield , RH16 2HL (Mid Sussex District Council) was dismissed on 3 October 2024 by Inspector Cliff D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposals would preserve a Grade II listed building, known as 'The Toll House', and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest it possesses.

described in the application form as ‘reconfigure the rear modern ground floor layout and minor amendments throughout the property, such as insulation, removal of modern breezed block wall and restoration of the main fireplace’

Authority: Mid Sussex District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Cliff D
Postcode: RH16 2HL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposals would preserve a Grade II listed building, known as 'The Toll House', and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest it possesses
The extent to which it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Lindfield Conservation Area

What decided it

The size, form and design of the proposed rear extension would unacceptably dominate the rear elevation and compromise the historic and architectural integrity of the listed building, and the public benefits did not outweigh this harm.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: DP26DP34
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 205Paragraph 206Paragraph 208

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