®Planning appeal decision
South East of Clappers Lane, Fulking, Henfield, BN5 9NH
Unauthorised operational development by the importation and laying of approximately 0.3 hectares of chalk and hardcore material to create hardstanding; and The material change of use of the Land from agriculture to use of the Land as a site for settled gypsy accommodation by the placement and residential occupation of two (2) caravans (mobile homes) on the Land and three (3) further touring caravans stationed on the Land, and siting of a portable toilet, and the erection of external lighting and all associated paraphernalia and/or additional caravans
- Authority
- South Downs
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Hearing
- Development
- caravan-gypsy · Change of use
- Inspector
- Orr H
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area and the SDNP
- The effect of the development on the settled local community
- Whether any harm arising from the above matters is outweighed by any other material considerations
What decided it
The significant harm to the landscape character and appearance of the SDNP, combined with the cumulative dominance of the settled community, was not clearly outweighed by the benefits of pitch provision and personal circumstances.
the significant weight given to the need for pitches, lack of alternative sites and personal circumstances did not clearly outweigh the significant harm to the character and appearance of the SDNP and the settled community
Plan policies cited: Policy SD25, Policy SD1, Policy SD4, Policy SD5, Policy SD6, Policy SD33
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.