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Dismissed30 April 20266006354

148 Western Road, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, BN6 9TB

Planning appeal 6006354 at 148 Western Road, Hurstpierpoint, Hassocks, BN6 9TB (Mid Sussex District Council) was dismissed on 30 April 2026 by Inspector Davies N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Hurstpierpoint Conservation Area.

a roof conversion, rear dormers and front roof lights

Authority
Mid Sussex District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Davies N
Postcode
BN6 9TB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Hurstpierpoint Conservation Area

What decided it

The proposed roof dormers would be out of scale and character with the original roofscape, causing less than substantial harm to the conservation area that cannot be justified by the limited personal benefit with no clear public benefit.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DP26Policy DP35Policy HurstC4
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 215

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