Planning appeal decision
18 Hereford Close, Tilgate , Crawley, West Sussex , RH10 5JB
Planning appeal 3349272 at 18 Hereford Close, Tilgate , Crawley, West Sussex , RH10 5JB (Crawley Borough Council) was dismissed on 23 September 2024 by Inspector Reid J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect that the proposed development would have on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
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- Authority
- Crawley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Reid J
- Postcode
- RH10 5JB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect that the proposed development would have on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the living conditions of the occupiers of 17 Hereford Close regarding outlook, and daylight and sunlight
What decided it
The proposed development would harm both the character and appearance of the surrounding area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers regarding outlook, contrary to the Development Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CH2Policy CH3
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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