Hopedene Common Road, Hambrook, Chichester, PO18 8UP

Planning appeal 3272950 at Hopedene Common Road, Hambrook, Chichester, PO18 8UP (Chichester District Council) was allowed on 7 October 2022 by Inspector Pipkin R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the appeal site is a suitable location for the proposed development, having regard to the effect of the proposed additional Gypsy/traveller pitch, in combination with existing sites, on the settled community.

change use of land to a single private gypsy pitch with associated hardstanding and day room

Authority: Chichester District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: caravan-gypsy · Change of use
Inspector: Pipkin R
Postcode: PO18 8UP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the appeal site is a suitable location for the proposed development, having regard to the effect of the proposed additional Gypsy/traveller pitch, in combination with existing sites, on the settled community
the availability of alternative pitches
the effect on protected habitats sites
whether any harm identified, including conflict with the development plan, would be outweighed by other considerations

What decided it

The proposal accords with the development plan, particularly Policy 36 of the Local Plan and Policy OA3-1 of the Westbourne Neighbourhood Plan, and the adverse effects on the SPA can be effectively mitigated through the secured planning obligation and conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 36 of the Chichester Local Plan: Key Policies 2014-2029Policy OA3-1 of the Westbourne Neighbourhood Plan
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 56

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