Planning appeal decision
81 Henley Old Road, Henley, Easebourne, West Sussex, GU27 3HQ
Planning appeal 6001261 at 81 Henley Old Road, Henley, Easebourne, West Sussex, GU27 3HQ (South Downs) was allowed on 30 March 2026 by Inspector Leonard S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the wider Henley Conservation Area and the landscape character and appearance of the South Downs National Park.
demolition of existing single-storey front extension and rear conservatory, addition of a two-storey front extension, internal reconfiguration at ground and first floors and full refurbishment
- Authority
- South Downs
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Leonard S
- Postcode
- GU27 3HQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and the wider Henley Conservation Area and the landscape character and appearance of the South Downs National Park
What decided it
The proposed extension would be sympathetic to its landscaped surroundings and would complement the character and appearance of the Henley Conservation Area and the South Downs National Park by incorporating vernacular design features and respecting the architectural integrity of the original building.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SD1SD4SD5SD8SD15SD31
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 57
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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