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Dismissed18 June 20266002911

35 Churchill Avenue, Horsham, RH12 2JP

Planning appeal 6002911 at 35 Churchill Avenue, Horsham, RH12 2JP (Horsham District Council) was dismissed on 18 June 2026 by Inspector Thomas Courtney, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

the subdivision of existing plot and erection of a two storey four- bedroom dwelling. Removal of garage and creation of vehicle access

Authority
Horsham District Council
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
Thomas Courtney
Postcode
RH12 2JP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the subdivision of the plot and cramped insertion of a detached dwelling demonstrably outweighs the moderate benefit of providing one additional dwelling in a housing supply shortfall context.

The moderate benefit of one additional dwelling in a sustainable location and context of housing land supply shortfall was outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 25Policy 32Policy 33
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 135Paragraph 129

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