Land at junction of Hill Farm Lane and Stane Street, Hill Farm Lane, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 1BW

change of use of land for the provision of four (4) no. pitches for gypsies and travellers

Authority: Horsham District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: caravan-gypsy · Change of use
Inspector: Gilbert J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal, together with nearby gypsy and traveller sites, would dominate the settled community
the effect of the proposal on the Arun Valley Special Area of Conservation (SAC), Special Protection Area (SPA) and Ramsar site in relation to water neutrality
if harm would be caused to the above issues, whether there are public benefits or other material considerations that would outweigh that harm and justify a development otherwise than in accordance with the development plan

What decided it

The proposal would have a likely significant effect on the Arun Valley SAC, SPA and Ramsar site in relation to water neutrality which could not be mitigated, and this environmental harm outweighed the significant material consideration of unmet gypsy and traveller accommodation need.

Framework references: 60, 62, 74, 179, 180

Plan policies cited: HDPF Policy 22, HDPF Policy 23, HDPF Policy 25, HDPF Policy 26, HDPF Policy 31, HDPF Policy 32, HDPF Policy 33

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