®Planning appeal decision
50 Hurst Road, Hassocks, BN6 9NL
Planning appeal 6007588 at 50 Hurst Road, Hassocks, BN6 9NL (Mid Sussex) was allowed on 15 June 2026 by Inspector Martin Andrews, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the boundary wall on the character and appearance of the street scene in this part of Hurst Road.
a part-retrospective application for the erection of a new front boundary wall and entry gate (revised design to DM/25/2104)
- Authority
- Mid Sussex
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- other
- Inspector
- Martin Andrews
- Postcode
- BN6 9NL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the boundary wall on the character and appearance of the street scene in this part of Hurst Road
What decided it
The revised design with reduced height and introduction of capped piers provides a significant improvement that is compatible with the character and appearance of the street scene and complies with relevant design policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DP12Policy DP26Policy 9 of the Hassocks Neighbourhood Plan 2020
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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