25 Depot Road, Horsham, RH13 5HE

Planning appeal 6008268 at 25 Depot Road, Horsham, RH13 5HE (Horsham District Council) was dismissed on 13 August 2026 by Inspector R Major, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.

a rear first floor extension over existing ground floor zone, proposed rear loft dormer and loft conversion, front roof windows, new roof to existing porch and minor alterations

Authority: Horsham District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Inspector: R Major
Postcode: RH13 5HE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
the living conditions of occupiers of 27 Depot Road (No 27), with particular regard to outlook

What decided it

The proposed rear extensions would cause both harmful effects on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area, and unacceptable harm to the living conditions of occupiers of the neighbouring property through loss of outlook and increased sense of enclosure.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 32 of the Horsham District Planning Framework (2015)Policy 33 of the Horsham District Planning Framework (2015)Policy HB3 of the Horsham Blueprint Business Neighbourhood Plan (Made in 2022)Policy HB4 of the Horsham Blueprint Business Neighbourhood Plan (Made in 2022)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 135

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