Extension plans to St Michael’s Hall approved

The proposal will improve and upgrade the existing hall ‘to make better use of the space and to help give something back to the community’ at the hall on Lynchmere Road in Haselmere.

Works will also include the upgrade of windows to double glazed and the installation of a heating system and new insulation in the building.

A replacement outbuilding was also included in the proposal to the North of the site.

One resident, Jon Ballardie strongly opposed to the plans regarding the outbuilding on site.

In a letter of objection Mr Ballardie wrote: “The closer proximity of the new repositioned structure will result in the loss of outlook, loss of daylight and loss of sunlight to my property.’

However the application was approved by Chichester District Council on February 1.

In the designated report of approval Chichester District Council wrote: “It is deemed that the proposal by reason of its size, design and appearance would be appropriate having regarding to the existing premises and would not cause significant harm or detriment to the wider area, and therefore would accord with local and national development plan policies.

To view the full application visit Chichester District Council’s planning portal using the reference: 21/00212/FUL