Planning appeal decision
Land Adjoining Sods Farm, Highstead Lane, Lickfold, GU28 9EX
Planning appeal 3290890 at Land Adjoining Sods Farm, Highstead Lane, Lickfold, GU28 9EX (South Downs) was allowed on 27 March 2023 by Inspector Dade E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the landscape and scenic beauty of the South Downs National Park.
erection of hardstanding area to allow vehicular access to the site
- Authority
- South Downs
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- utilities-energy · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Dade E
- Postcode
- GU28 9EX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the landscape and scenic beauty of the South Downs National Park
What decided it
The limited extent and visual prominence of the proposed grasscrete hardstanding, combined with its capacity to be concealed by vegetation growth, would not adversely affect the character and appearance of the South Downs National Park landscape.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SD1SD4SD5SD6SD7SD25
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 176Paragraph 130Paragraph 134Paragraph 174
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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