Horsham Mixed Martial Arts Academy,, Capons Hill Farm, Unit 3, Station Road, , Cowfold, Horsham, RH13 8DE

change of use of existing vacant building to a club for teaching of various martial arts without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref DC/19/1283, dated 22 November 2019

Authority: Horsham District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector: Dade E

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effects of removing the disputed condition on the integrity of the Arun Valley Special Area of Conservation (SAC), Special Protection Area (SPA) and Ramsar sites
The effects of removing the disputed condition on the living conditions of occupants of Capons Hill Farmhouse
The effects of removing the disputed condition on highway safety

What decided it

The failure to adequately demonstrate water neutrality in accordance with Natural England's requirements for development within the Sussex North Water Supply Zone, which would result in likely significant adverse effects on the integrity of the Arun Valley European Sites.

Framework references: 185, 186

Plan policies cited: Policy 31, Policy 33, Policy 40

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