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Dismissed7 April 20266004876

5 The Holt, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 4XR

Planning appeal 6004876 at 5 The Holt, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 4XR (Mid Sussex District Council) was dismissed on 7 April 2026 by Inspector Evans L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing property and on the local area.

front extension (ground floor) to extend the existing garage; side extension (first floor) over the existing garage and utility room; hip to gable loft conversion with dormers and a Juliet balcony

Authority
Mid Sussex District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Evans L
Postcode
RH16 4XR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

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

What decided it

The proposed front dormer would be very wide, deep and high, appearing overly bulky and dominant in relation to the proportions of the main roof and existing house, thereby failing to respect the character and appearance of the property and local area in conflict with design policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DP26 of the Mid Sussex District Plan 2018Policy E9 of the Haywards Heath Neighbourhood PlanPolicy H9 of the Haywards Heath Neighbourhood Plan
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 12

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