Land Parcel 510620 Coolham Road , West Chiltington , West Sussex, RH20

One residential unit and stable block

Authority: Horsham District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Hearing
Development: caravan-gypsy · Minor traveller and caravan pitches
Inspector: King T

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

National policy, and the objectives of the development plan in respect of gypsy and traveller accommodation
Whether the development is in a suitable location with regard to services and facilities
The effect on the Arun Valley Special Protection Area, with particular regard to water usage and the matter of nutrient neutrality

What decided it

The lack of secured mitigation to demonstrate water neutrality and avoid harm to the Arun Valley SPA/SAC/Ramsar site.

The unmet need for gypsy and traveller accommodation and the acceptability of the site's location were outweighed by the unresolved risk of harm to the Arun Valley SPA/SAC through a failure to demonstrate water neutrality.

Framework references: 111, 180

Plan policies cited: Policy 23, Policy 26

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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