Compton Farmhouse, Church Lane, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 9HB

described on the application form as, “The installation of a single run of underground drainage piping. The piping is set underground to a depth of 750mm over a length of circa 80 metres as shown on the attached plan. The purpose is to serve temporary WCs and showers for a 28 day [in 2021, now extended to 56 day] glamping enterprise permitted under the GDPO. For us this year is a trial year, operated within the GDPO and if it is successful we would like to have the option to run a similar operation within the GDPO in future years

Authority: South Downs
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: utilities-energy · Minor retail and services
Inspector: O'Doherty A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to the appeal site's location within the South Downs National Park

What decided it

The underground drainage piping is imperceptible in visual terms from the surrounding landscape and public rights of way, resulting in a neutral effect on the character and appearance of the South Downs National Park.

Framework references: 2, 15

Plan policies cited: Core Policy SD1, Strategic Policy SD4, Strategic Policy SD9

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