Sussex Topiary Naldretts Lane, Rudgwick, Horsham, RH12 3BU

Planning appeal 3253886 at Sussex Topiary Naldretts Lane, Rudgwick, Horsham, RH12 3BU (Horsham District Council) was dismissed on 7 November 2022 by Inspector Allen M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the integrity of sites designated for importance to biodiversity.

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
Postcode: RH12 3BU

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: 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)

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