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Dismissed31 March 20253353239

38 Blackthorns , Lindfield , West Sussex , RH16 2AY

Planning appeal 3353239 at 38 Blackthorns , Lindfield , West Sussex , RH16 2AY (Mid Sussex District Council) was dismissed on 31 March 2025 by Inspector Andrews M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed garage on the character and appearance of the Blackthorns street scene.

a detached double garage to the front of the dwelling; partial change of use of the integral garage to include a gym, and extension of existing drive

Authority
Mid Sussex District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Andrews M
Postcode
RH16 2AY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed garage on the character and appearance of the Blackthorns street scene
  • the effect on the health of a mature tree

What decided it

The proposed detached garage would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the street scene, conflicting with local plan policy and NPPF guidance on well-designed places.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DP26Policy DP37Principles DG11Principles DG49
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 12

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