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Dismissed11 November 20213272035

Holly Trees Underhill Lane, Ditchling, Hassocks, BN6 8XE

Planning appeal 3272035 at Holly Trees Underhill Lane, Ditchling, Hassocks, BN6 8XE (South Downs) was dismissed on 11 November 2021 by Inspector Jolly J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the rural landscape.

for the construction of an equestrian sand school and associated access track

Authority
South Downs
Appeal type
major · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Major general industry/storage/warehousing
Inspector
Jolly J
Postcode
BN6 8XE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the rural landscape

What decided it

The proposal would cause substantial harm to the character and appearance of the rural landscape in a national park location, contrary to the Framework and development plan policies requiring conservation and enhancement of landscape character.

The very limited weight attributed to the public benefits of the proposal did not outweigh the substantial and demonstrable harm to the character and appearance of the rural landscape.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SD4Policy SD5Policy SD6Policy SD24Policy CONS2Policy CONS6
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 176Paragraph 174

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