Planning appeal decision
Land East of Kingston House, Kingston Lane, Kingston, West Sussex, BN16 1RP
Planning appeal 3313857 at Land East of Kingston House, Kingston Lane, Kingston, West Sussex, BN16 1RP (Arun District Council) was dismissed on 31 August 2023 by Inspector Buchanan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character, appearance and function of the East Preston and Ferring gap.
three stables and a barn
- Authority
- Arun District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- agricultural · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Buchanan R
- Postcode
- BN16 1RP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character, appearance and function of the East Preston and Ferring gap
- whether the site would be in a suitable location with respect to bridleways or other suitable routes available to horse riders
What decided it
The material harm to the character, appearance and function of the East Preston and Ferring gap caused by the scale, design and layout of the proposed barn and hardstanding outweighed the modest social and economic benefits of equestrian use.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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