Graftons, Brighton Road, Warninglid, West Sussex, RH17 5SU

Planning appeal 3316817 at Graftons, Brighton Road, Warninglid, West Sussex, RH17 5SU (Mid Sussex District Council) was dismissed on 22 May 2023 by Inspector Jolly J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal for a self-build dwelling in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) has been justified.

an outline application for the proposed erection of 1 No self-build dwelling, retention of existing vehicular access. All matters to be reserved apart from access

Authority: Mid Sussex District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Jolly J
Postcode: RH17 5SU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal for a self-build dwelling in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) has been justified
whether the proposal would be in a suitable location

What decided it

The proposal for a self-build dwelling in the countryside within the AONB has not been justified and would harm the landscape and scenic beauty of the AONB, contrary to the development plan and Paragraph 176 of the Framework.

the benefits of the proposal, comprising one self-build home (limited weight), economic benefits from construction and local patronage (moderate weight), and familial and social benefits (very limited weight), do not substantially outweigh the harm to the AONB

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DP6Policy DP12Policy DP15Policy DP21
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 176Paragraph 130

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