®Planning appeal decision
Sussex Topiary Naldretts Lane, Rudgwick, HORSHAM, RH12 3BU
a change of use to four pitch settled gypsy site along with the formation of hardstanding and utility/day room buildings
- Authority
- Horsham District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- caravan-gypsy · Change of use
- Inspector
- Allen M
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the integrity of sites designated for importance to biodiversity
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of other considerations, including the need for gypsy and traveller accommodation, on the overall planning balance
What decided it
The failure to demonstrate that the proposal would not have an adverse effect on the integrity of sites designated for importance to biodiversity, particularly through lack of water neutrality mitigation, outweighed the significant need for gypsy and traveller accommodation in the district.
Plan policies cited: Policy 31 of the Horsham District Planning Framework (adopted 2015), Policy 23 of the Horsham District Planning Framework (adopted 2015), Policy 26 of the Horsham District Planning Framework (adopted 2015)
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.