Land to the Rear of Hayden Barn Cottage, Hayden Lane, Warnford, SO32 3LF

Planning appeal 3282980 at Land to the Rear of Hayden Barn Cottage, Hayden Lane, Warnford, SO32 3LF (South Downs) was allowed on 16 September 2022 by Inspector Edwards S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on water quality, having particular regard to the risk of pollution to groundwater, surface water run-off and watercourse corridor features.

Part retrospective planning permission for the change of use of land from agricultural to equestrian, and the erection of a private recreational 3-door stable, to be used in association with the dwellinghouse of ‘Hayden Barn Cottage’”

Authority: South Downs
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: agricultural · Change of use
Inspector: Edwards S
Postcode: SO32 3LF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on water quality, having particular regard to the risk of pollution to groundwater, surface water run-off and watercourse corridor features

What decided it

The Hydrogeological Appraisal and evidence that the proposed equestrian use would be less harmful to water quality than lawful agricultural use, combined with conditions to manage manure and waste disposal, satisfied the Inspector that there would be no unacceptable harm to water quality.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SD24Policy SD17
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 56

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