Hillybarn Farmhouse The Mount, Ifield, CRAWLEY, RH11 0LF

full application for a proposed two pitch settled Gypsy accommodation site”

Authority: Horsham District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: caravan-gypsy · Minor traveller and caravan pitches
Inspector: Edwards J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the integrity of the SAC, SPA and the Ramsar site
Whether the site would be a suitable location for the development having regard to HDPF policies, the NPPF, Planning Policy For Traveller Sites and accessibility
The effect on the character and appearance of the area
Whether the site would be served by a safe vehicular and pedestrian access
Whether appropriate living conditions would be provided for occupiers in terms of noise
Considerations in favour of the development

What decided it

The development would adversely affect the integrity of the Arun Valley SAC, SPA and Ramsar site through increased groundwater abstraction, and the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 preclude the development from proceeding as no alternative solutions or imperative reasons of overriding public interest with compensatory measures apply.

Framework references: 105

Plan policies cited: HDPF Policy 1, HDPF Policy 2, HDPF Policy 21, HDPF Policy 23, HDPF Policy 25, HDPF Policy 26, HDPF Policy 31, HDPF Policy 32, HDPF Policy 33, HDPF Policy 40, HDPF Policy 41, Rusper Neighbourhood Plan 2021

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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