30 Sheppey Close, Broadfield, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 9HB

erection of a two storey side extension and a rear single storey extension

Authority: Crawley Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Manley N

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
The living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers of 32 Sheppey Close and 22, 24, 26 and 28 Sheppey Close, with particular regard to outlook and light

What decided it

The excessive scale, width and height of the two-storey side extension, combined with its limited setback, would cause unacceptable and permanent harm to the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area, conflicting with the development plan.

Framework references: 12

Plan policies cited: Policy DD1 of the Crawley Borough Local Plan 2023 to 2040, Urban Design Supplementary Planning Document

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