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

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

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.

Framework references: 12

Plan policies cited: Policy DP26 of the Mid Sussex District Plan 2018, Policy E9 of the Haywards Heath Neighbourhood Plan, Policy H9 of the Haywards Heath Neighbourhood Plan

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