Planning appeal decision
The Old Farmhouse, Toddington Lane, Wick, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 7PN
Planning appeal 3352757 at The Old Farmhouse, Toddington Lane, Wick, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 7PN (Arun District Council) was decided (invalid) on 8 May 2025 by Inspector James A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve the setting of a Grade II listed building, known as 'Toddington Farmhouse'.
‘proposed removal of vehicle housing structure, formed by steel frame and fabric exterior, and replacing with single storey timber secure garage of less height than existing, within the grounds of a listed building.’ Appeal B: APP/C3810/Y/24/3352757 The Old Farmhouse, Toddington Lane, Littlehampton, West Sussex BN17 7PN
- Authority
- Arun District Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- James A
- Postcode
- BN17 7PN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve the setting of a Grade II listed building, known as 'Toddington Farmhouse'
What decided it
The modern, unsympathetic design and materiality of the proposed timber garage would harmfully contrast with the 16th century listed building's traditional architecture and materials, failing to preserve its setting, and the limited public benefits could not outweigh the great weight given to heritage preservation.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- HER DM1HER SP1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 215
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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