5 Silverdale Road, BURGESS HILL, West Sussex, RH15 0ED

a single storey oak framed garage building without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref DM/23/0201, dated 17 July 2023

Authority: Mid Sussex District Council
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Smith J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on living conditions for occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to the outlook from nos. 7 and 9 Silverdale Road
whether it preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Silverdale Road/Birchwood Grove Road Conservation Area

What decided it

The imposition of a condition requiring a revised and more effective landscaping scheme, including plant species meaningfully visible above boundary fences, was sufficient to mitigate the effect on neighbouring outlook and preserve the character of the Conservation Area.

Plan policies cited: Policy DP26, Policy DP35, Policy H1, Policy H2, Policy DP29

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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