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Dismissed16 June 20266002763

Woodcote, Yew Lane, East Grinstead, RH19 2AZ

Planning appeal 6002763 at Woodcote, Yew Lane, East Grinstead, RH19 2AZ (Mid Sussex) was dismissed on 16 June 2026 by Inspector CM Blair, 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.

erection of new self build dwelling

Authority
Mid Sussex
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
CM Blair
Postcode
RH19 2AZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of Charnwood and Woodcote, with particular regard to privacy and outlook, and future occupiers of the proposed dwelling with particular regard to privacy

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance and living conditions, when weighed against the moderate benefits of self-build housing delivery and sustainable location, significantly and demonstrably outweighed those benefits under the tilted balance.

The adverse impacts of harm to character and appearance and living conditions significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest benefits of self-build housing delivery and sustainable location when assessed against the Framework taken as a whole.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DP26 of the Mid Sussex District Plan 2014-2031Policy EG3 of the East Grinstead Neighbourhood Plan (2016)Policy EG5 of the East Grinstead Neighbourhood Plan (2016)

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