73 Daux Avenue Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9TD

1. 1.The proposed development, by reason of the siting, scale and massing of the detached dwelling within a constrained plot, would result in a cramped and contrived form of development that fails to respect the established pattern, spacing and character of the surrounding area. The proposed development would significantly erode the sense of openness between built form and the adjacent protected woodland belt, resulting in a harmful urbanisation of this edge-of-development location. As such, the proposal would constitute an overdevelopment of the site, causing harm to the character and appearance of the area, contrary to Policies 25, 32, and 33 of the Horsham District Planning Framework (2015).
2. 2.The proposed dwelling, by reason of its siting, height and proximity to the existing dwelling at No. 73, would result in a dominant and overbearing form of development, leading to a harmful sense of enclosure and an unacceptable impact on outlook. The proposal therefore fails to provide a satisfactory standard of amenity and is contrary to Policy 33 of the Horsham District Planning Framework (2015).
3. 3.The application fails to provide adequate and up-to-date arboricultural information, including a Tree Survey, Arboricultural Impact Assessment, and Tree Protection Plan, to demonstrate that the proposed development would not result in harm to the adjacent woodland subject to Tree Preservation Order (TPO) 1423. In the absence of this essential information, the Local Planning Authority cannot be satisfied that the development would avoid direct or indirect harm to trees of high amenity value, or that appropriate protection measures could be implemented. The proposal is therefore contrary to Policy 33 of the Horsham District Planning Framework (2015) and the provisions of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024). Schedule of plans/documents: Horsham District Council, Albery House, Springfield Road, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 2GB Plan Type Description Drawing Number Received Location & Site plan Location and Site Plans 189.1/01 18.02.2026 Block plan Existing and Proposed Block Plans 189.1/02 18.02.2026 Block plan Proposed Block Plan 189.1/03 18.02.2026 Floor plan Existing Floor Plans 189.1/04 18.02.2026 Elevation plan Existing Elevations 189.1/05 18.02.2026 Floor plan Proposed Floor Plans 189.1/06 18.02.2026 Elevation plan Proposed Elevations 189.1/07 18.02.2026

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

RH14 9TD

Application type

Full Application

Scale / size

Small

Parish

Billingshurst PC

Date validated

18 February 2026

Consultation expiry

24 March 2026

Consultation end

24 March 2026

Neighbour consultation end

24 March 2026

Last date for comments

24 March 2026

Target decision date

15 April 2026

Agent

Brett Incorporated Limited

Architect profile

BRETT INCORPORATED LIMITED

Agent address

18 Seal Road Selsey Chichester PO20 0HW

Statutory period

56 days

Planning Portal ID

PP-14715205

Documents

28

Constraints

20