Merrylands, Rock Road, Washington, PULBOROUGH, West Sussex, RH20 3BQ

Replacement annexe following removal of existing static caravans

Authority: Horsham District Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Hocking P

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the development is in a suitable location having regard to local and national planning policy
the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The outbuilding is located within the curtilage of the dwelling and used as ancillary family accommodation in replacement of previously existing static caravans, which accords with Policy 28 of the local plan and can be adequately controlled by a planning condition restricting independent occupation.

Plan policies cited: Policy 1, Policy 2, Policy 3, Policy 4, Policy 25, Policy 26, Policy 28, Policy 31, Policy 32, Policy 33, Policy 8 of the Storrington, Sullington & Washington Neighbourhood Plan 2018-2031, Policy 14 of the Storrington, Sullington & Washington Neighbourhood Plan 2018-2031

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