Planning appeal decision
Newlands Fryland Lane, Wineham, Henfield, BN5 9BS
Planning appeal 3355683 at Newlands Fryland Lane, Wineham, Henfield, BN5 9BS (Horsham District Council) was dismissed on 22 April 2025 by Inspector Leonard S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether condition 5 is reasonable and necessary in the interests of the character and appearance of the site and the surrounding area.
demolition of existing storage annex, erection of a single storey side extension to west elevation. Loft conversion with installation of dormer windows to existing roof. Erection of a two-storey extension to east elevation and a two-storey link and change of use to extend the residential curtilage without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref DC/21/1986 dated 7 January 2022
- Authority
- Horsham District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Leonard S
- Postcode
- BN5 9BS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether condition 5 is reasonable and necessary in the interests of the character and appearance of the site and the surrounding area
- Whether condition 5 is reasonable and necessary in the interests of flood risk
- Whether condition 5 is reasonable and necessary in the interests of impacts upon protected species
What decided it
The large size and rural location of the extended residential curtilage, combined with its extensive tree coverage and position away from the public highway, justified the retention of condition 5 to prevent sprawl of built development and preserve the inherent rural character of this part of the countryside.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 28Policy 33
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 55Paragraph 56
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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