Bolney Park Farm Broxmead Lane, Bolney, HAYWARDS HEATH, RH17 5RJ

conversion of barn with associated works to create a two bedroom dwelling along with alterations to adjacent stable buildings

Authority: Mid Sussex District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Reid J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect that the proposed development would have on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
whether the future occupiers would have reasonable access to local shops and services by means other than the private car
the future occupiers' living conditions, regarding noise and disturbance

What decided it

The proposal would harm the character and appearance of the surrounding countryside and AONB, fail to provide sustainable access to services, and expose future occupiers to unacceptable noise and disturbance from adjacent stables, with no acceptable conditions to mitigate these harms.

Plan policies cited: Policy DP12, Policy DP15, Policy DP16, Policy DP21, Policy DP26, Policy DP29, Policy BOLB1, Policy BOLE2

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