Planning appeal decision
Slinfold Stud, Stane Street, Slinfold, Horsham, RH13 0RE
Planning appeal 3321541 at Slinfold Stud, Stane Street, Slinfold, Horsham, RH13 0RE (Horsham District Council) was dismissed on 19 April 2024 by Inspector Glassar S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the Arun Valley Special Area of Conservation (SAC), Special Protection Area (SPA) and Ramsar sites.
the construction of new equestrian facilities comprising a stable building, outdoor riding arena, horse walker and car parking area. Use of existing agricultural barn for related equine purposes
- Authority
- Horsham District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- agricultural · Change of use
- Inspector
- Glassar S
- Postcode
- RH13 0RE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the Arun Valley Special Area of Conservation (SAC), Special Protection Area (SPA) and Ramsar sites
- The character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposal would not achieve water neutrality and would adversely affect the integrity of the Arun Valley SAC, SPA and Ramsar sites, contrary to the Habitat Regulations and the development plan, which is an overriding consideration.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 31 of the Horsham District Planning FrameworkPolicy 10 of the Horsham District Planning FrameworkPolicy 26 of the Horsham District Planning FrameworkPolicy 29 of the Horsham District Planning FrameworkPolicy 25 of the Horsham District Planning FrameworkPolicy 33 of the Horsham District Planning FrameworkPolicy 12 of the Slinfold Neighbourhood Plan (2018)
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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