Millbrook Horn Lane, Woodmancote, HENFIELD, BN5 9SA

hard stand for storage of 20 caravans

Authority: South Downs
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Major general industry/storage/warehousing
Inspector: Davis J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether or not the appeal site would be a suitable location for the proposed development, having regard to relevant local and national policy controlling development outside of settlement boundaries within the South Downs National Park
The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, having regard to the landscape and scenic beauty of the South Downs National Park

What decided it

The proposal fails to meet the criteria for development outside settlement boundaries in the National Park and would cause harmful effects on the character and appearance of the area and the landscape and scenic beauty of the South Downs National Park.

Framework references: 176

Plan policies cited: Policy SD25, Policy SD34, Policy SD4, Policy SD5, Policy 1 of the Henfield Neighbourhood Plan

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