Redwood, Tiltwood, Hophurst Lane, Crawley Down, West Sussex, RH10 4LL

erection of a 4-bed dwelling with associated access, landscaping and parking

Authority: Mid Sussex District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Carpenter C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including the likely long-term effect on trees
the living conditions of the occupiers of Oak View, with particular reference to outlook
the integrity of protected European sites

What decided it

The careful design response to the site's mature trees, particularly the retention and protection of the Redwood and other high-quality specimens through innovative architectural form and secured arboricultural measures, combined with the applicant's binding commitment to pay required mitigation contributions for the protected European site, resolved all three main issues and demonstrated accordance with the development plan.

Framework references: 8, 49

Plan policies cited: Policy DP26, Policy DP37, Policy DP17, Policy DP6, Policy CDNP05(a), Principles DG38, Principles DG39

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