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Dismissed11 November 20253369660

5 Trundle Mead, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 2LY

Planning appeal 3369660 at 5 Trundle Mead, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 2LY (Horsham District Council) was dismissed on 11 November 2025 by Inspector Everitt E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

described on the application form as “proposed conversion of existing bungalow into a house with a single storey rear extension and a single storey side garage extension”

Authority
Horsham District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Everitt E
Postcode
RH12 2LY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposed development would have a harmful effect on the character and appearance of the area by appearing unduly prominent and incongruous compared to the relatively modest bungalows in the immediate surroundings.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 32Policy 33Policy HB3Policy HB4

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