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

Planning appeal 3228245 at Land Parcel 510620 Coolham Road , West Chiltington , West Sussex, RH20 (Horsham District Council) was dismissed on 30 May 2023 by Inspector King T, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: National policy, and the objectives of the development plan in respect of gypsy and traveller accommodation.

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
Postcode: RH20 2LT

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 23Policy 26
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 111Paragraph 180

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