Planning appeal decision
1 Finches Cottages, Old Brighton Road South, Pease Pottage, West Sussex, RH11 9AH
Planning appeal 3349366 at 1 Finches Cottages, Old Brighton Road South, Pease Pottage, West Sussex, RH11 9AH (Mid Sussex District Council) was allowed on 7 November 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.
Single storey side extension
- Authority
- Mid Sussex District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Reid J
- Postcode
- RH11 9AH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect that the proposed development would have on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed extension would not be visually prominent from public views and would harmonise with the existing dwelling's character, thereby satisfying the main issue regarding effects on character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DP26Policy DP37
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 55
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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