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Allowed5 June 20233292828

Land West of The Drove, Keymer Rd, Ditchling, East Sussex, BN6 8TS

Planning appeal 3292828 at Land West of The Drove, Keymer Rd, Ditchling, East Sussex, BN6 8TS (South Downs) was allowed on 5 June 2023 by Inspector Harley S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the use on the character and appearance of the area.

described on the planning application form as “'Sui Generis' - use of land for the keeping of 5 or more horses. The 'Sui Generis' Change of use started some time prior to 2007

Authority
South Downs
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Harley S
Postcode
BN6 8TR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the use on the character and appearance of the area
  • Whether the appeal site is a suitable location for the keeping of horses taking into account drainage and the availability of public bridleways
  • Whether the access arrangements are satisfactory

What decided it

Equestrian use is acceptable in principle in the National Park and the proposal does not cause material harm to character and appearance, drainage, or highway safety such as to justify refusal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SD25Policy SD24Policy SD4Policy CONS7Policy SD5Policy SD19

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