®Planning appeal decision
Jandola, New Hall Lane, Small Dole, Henfield, West Sussex, BN5 9YH
the erection of 1no detached dwelling, a new access, a detached 2- bay garage and associated works
- Authority
- Horsham District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- De Freitas Terceiro P
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposal would be in a suitable location for housing, having regard to the development strategy for the area and to the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposal on protected species and biodiversity
What decided it
The adverse impacts of harm to character and appearance and unresolved impacts on protected species significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of housing delivery, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.
The considerable weight given to housing benefits arising from the Council's significant housing land supply shortfall was outweighed by the significant weight attributed to the conflict with policies protecting character and appearance and biodiversity, resulting in adverse impacts that significantly and demonstrably outweigh benefits.
Framework references: 11, 193
Plan policies cited: HDPF Policy 1, HDPF Policy 2, HDPF Policy 3, HDPF Policy 4, HDPF Policy 25, HDPF Policy 26, HDPF Policy 31, HDPF Policy 32, HDPF Policy 33, Henfield Neighbourhood Plan 2021 Policy 1
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.