Shaw House (Newmark), Pegler Way, Crawley, RH11 7RR

Without planning permission, the change of use of offices to 10 one bedroom and 16 two bedroom residential flats

Authority: Crawley Borough Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Hearing
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Hanson S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the integrity of the Arun Valley’s Special Protection Area, Special Area of Conservation and Ramsar Site in terms of water neutrality.
Whether the building would meet the sustainable design and construction requirements of Policy SDC1 of the Crawley Borough Local Plan 2023-2040 (the LP).
Whether the development can demonstrate that it is “network ready” to connect to a district energy network.

What decided it

The significant benefits of delivering 26 homes, including affordable housing, were found to outweigh the limited weight attached to the conflict with Policy SDC1, while water neutrality and energy concerns could be secured by condition.

The significant benefits of housing delivery, affordable housing and environmental contributions outweighed the limited weight given to the conflict with Policy SDC1, making the proposal acceptable overall.

Plan policies cited: Policy G13, Policy SDC1, Policy H2, Policy G12, Policy SDC4, Policy SDC2, Policy H5

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