Horse Chestnut Farm, The Causeway, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31 4LR

Planning appeal 3323259 at Horse Chestnut Farm, The Causeway, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU31 4LR (South Downs) was dismissed on 15 February 2024 by Inspector Davies N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the removal of the condition would result in an increase in traffic using the access.

a change of use of land from agriculture to a mixed agriculture and equestrian use and retention of internal works to form lo ose boxes without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref SDNP/15/03090/FUL, dated 28 August 2015

Authority: South Downs
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector: Davies N
Postcode: GU31 4LR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the removal of the condition would result in an increase in traffic using the access
If an increase in traffic would occur, the effect of the additional traffic on highway safety
If an increase in traffic would occur, the effect of the additional traffic on the living conditions of neighbouring residential properties, with particular regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The increase in traffic resulting from commercial use would cause unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupants through noise and disturbance from vehicles passing in close proximity to their windows, which could not be mitigated.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SD21Policy SD24Policy SD54
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 115Paragraph 135

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