Maidenhead Aquatics, Crookthorn Lane, Climping, BN17 5SN

Without planning permission, the erection of twin overhead sail canopies mounted on a metal pole framework (width of 10.15 metres by depth 4.6 metres by an approximate height of 4.5 metres) sited adjacent to the north boundary of the site with an associated independent timber clad cabin building (width of 6.36 metres by depth of 2.5 metres by height of 2.47 metres) sited adjacent to the west boundary of the site

Authority: Arun District Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Other minor developments
Inspector: Hocking P

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the developments on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The structures' scale and design would be obtrusive and prominent, resulting in harmful linear expansion of built form within a settlement gap, undermining the semi-rural character of the area to which considerable weight was attached.

Plan policies cited: Policy SD SP3, Policy C SP1, Policy D DM1, Policy D SP1, Policy CPN7, Policy CPN11

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