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Dismissed17 May 20223277798

Hammerpond Road, Mannings Heath, West Sussex, RH13 6PG

Planning appeal 3277798 at Hammerpond Road, Mannings Heath, West Sussex, RH13 6PG (Horsham District Council) was dismissed on 17 May 2022 by Inspector Pipkin R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the location is suitable for the proposed development, having regard to local and national policy.

‘Retention of the barn currently under construction, to provide a dual-purpose facility for vineyard staff welfare/vineyard storage, and vineyard tours. Associated hard and soft landscaping works. Resubmission of planning application refused under reference DC/20/2531.’

Authority
Horsham District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
agricultural · Other minor developments
Inspector
Pipkin R
Postcode
RH13 6PG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the location is suitable for the proposed development, having regard to local and national policy
  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
  • whether the proposed development would generate a need for an alternative agricultural building therefore leading to a proliferation of buildings in the countryside and AONB
  • the effect of the proposed development on the integrity of the Arun Valley Special Protection Area, Special Area of Conservation and Ramsar site

What decided it

The proposal would harm the character and appearance of the AONB through its urban features and intensive use, would not achieve water neutrality to protect protected habitats sites, and the location is unsuitable for the tourism element of the development under local and national policy.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 26Policy 30Policy 10Policy 23Policy 33Policy 32

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