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Dismissed23 May 20233301680

North Lane House, Charlton, West Sussex, PO18 0HU

Planning appeal 3301680 at North Lane House, Charlton, West Sussex, PO18 0HU (South Downs) was dismissed on 23 May 2023 by Inspector Shearing C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including the Charlton Conservation Area and the South Downs National Park.

replacement of existing domestic outbuilding with a single storey barn to form a self contained holiday let (C3)

Authority
South Downs
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Shearing C
Postcode
PO18 0HU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including the Charlton Conservation Area and the South Downs National Park

What decided it

The domestic appearance of the replacement building and its effects on the settlement edge would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area and the landscape character of the South Downs National Park, conflicting with development plan policies and NPPF requirements for national parks.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
SD1SD4SD5SD6SD23SD8SD12SD15SD19SD7
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 176Paragraph 202

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