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Dismissed22 October 20266012781

11 Barnfield, Balcombe, RH17 6FW

Planning appeal 6012781 at 11 Barnfield, Balcombe, RH17 6FW (Mid Sussex) was dismissed on 22 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would result in adequate off-street parking, and if not the effect that loss of parking would have on highway safety.

retention of garage conversion to ancillary residential accommodation (snug and utility), including installation of rear-facing window

Authority
Mid Sussex
Appeal type
householder · Householder
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Postcode
RH17 6FW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed development would result in adequate off-street parking, and if not the effect that loss of parking would have on highway safety

What decided it

The loss of on-site parking provision would result in inadequate off-street parking for a four-bedroom dwelling and potential harm to highway safety through displacement of vehicles onto the narrow estate roads.

The absence of harm to character and appearance and residential living conditions were neutral factors given little weight, and the consideration that many people prefer ancillary residential uses to garages was given no weight in the planning balance, as the identified parking and highway safety harm outweighed these matters.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DP21 of the Mid Sussex District Plan 2014-2031

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