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Dismissed24 April 20243323712

Pampas Cottage Claypit Lane, Westhampnett, Chichester, PO18 0NU

Planning appeal 3323712 at Pampas Cottage Claypit Lane, Westhampnett, Chichester, PO18 0NU (Chichester District Council) was dismissed on 24 April 2024 by Inspector Hughes L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

the change use of garage and workshop to guest/letting house

Authority
Chichester District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Hughes L
Postcode
PO18 0NU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the proposed development on the integrity of the Chichester and Langstone Harbours Special Protection Area

What decided it

The proposal would likely have a significant adverse effect on the integrity of the Chichester and Langstone Harbours Special Protection Area with no mitigation measures provided, conflicting with Policy 50 and the Habitat Regulations.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 30Policy 50
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135

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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