Planning appeal decision
The Grove Inn, Grove Lane, Petworth, GU28 0HY
Planning appeal 3279486 at The Grove Inn, Grove Lane, Petworth, GU28 0HY (South Downs) was allowed on 13 January 2022 by Inspector Leonard S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the appeal scheme on the economic and social well-being of the local communities of the South Downs National Park.
change of use to single residential dwelling and associated alterations, and replacement garaging
- Authority
- South Downs
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Leonard S
- Postcode
- GU28 0HY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the appeal scheme on the economic and social well-being of the local communities of the South Downs National Park
What decided it
The existing use of the premises was determined to be as a restaurant (A3) rather than a public house, which means the loss of community facility policy (SD43) does not apply and the appeal can be allowed.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SD43Policy SD1Policy SD23
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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