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Dismissed11 March 20243321091

Foxbury Farm, West Burton Road, West Burton, Pulborough, RH20 1HB

Planning appeal 3321091 at Foxbury Farm, West Burton Road, West Burton, Pulborough, RH20 1HB (South Downs) was dismissed on 11 March 2024 by Inspector O'Doherty A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would comply with relevant development plan policies relating to the conversion of redundant agricultural buildings outside of defined settlement boundaries to an alternative use.

described on the application form as, “Conversion of main barn into a four bedroom dwelling. Conversion of secondary barn to offices and storage purposes and use of smaller barn for storage purposes. Alterations to vehicle access from West Burton Road and new landscaping

Authority
South Downs
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
O'Doherty A
Postcode
RH20 1HB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the proposed development would comply with relevant development plan policies relating to the conversion of redundant agricultural buildings outside of defined settlement boundaries to an alternative use
  • whether the proposed development would conserve and enhance the landscapes of the National Park

What decided it

The proposed development would involve substantial reconstruction of the Main Barn and would not conserve and enhance the landscapes of the National Park, conflicting with development plan policies and attracting great weight in opposition.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SD41Policy SD4Policy SD5Policy SD7Policy SD8Policy SD40Policy SD34Policy SD25Policy SD26Core Policy SD1BNDP Policy 5BNDP Policy 15BNDP Policy 16
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 84Paragraph 128Paragraph 60Paragraph 182Paragraph 70Paragraph 15

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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