Planning appeal decision
1 High Street, Northgate, Crawley, RH10 1BH
Planning appeal 3350376 at 1 High Street, Northgate, Crawley, RH10 1BH (Crawley Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 19 December 2024 by Inspector Reed D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the new shopfront and shutters on the character and appearance of the street scene.
the creation of a new shopfront including installation of roller shutters, new windows and doors
- Authority
- Crawley Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Reed D
- Postcode
- RH10 1BH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the new shopfront and shutters on the character and appearance of the street scene
What decided it
The roller shutters, being solid and non-see-through, cause significant visual harm in this prominent location and conflict with local design guidance, whereas the shopfront itself complies with policy by reflecting the character of surrounding modern shopfronts.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CLP Policy CL2CLP Policy DD1
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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