Small Extension - Big Feat

Murphy Associates were successful in obtaining planning permission for an extension to a dwelling in Mid Sussex contrary to Officers recommendation. Officers considered the extension would contravene 'saved' Local Plan Policy H13 which sought to protect small dwellings (of 100m2 or below) in rural areas.  This policy approach had not be carried through to the Proposed Submission District Plan because it was contrary to the NPPF.   A call-in by the Chair of the Planning Committee resulted in a unanimous vote in support of the proposal on the grounds that the emerging Core Strategy had 'weight' as confirmed by Nick Boles, Planning Minister.