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Dismissed10 April 20243323907

Small Piece of Woodland Known As Furlong Shaw, Situated Approximately 200M North of 1 Merrion Cottages, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 8EH

Planning appeal 3323907 at Small Piece of Woodland Known As Furlong Shaw, Situated Approximately 200M North of 1 Merrion Cottages, Horsham, West Sussex, RH13 8EH (Horsham District Council) was dismissed on 10 April 2024 by Inspector Savage M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the Council's decision to refuse to grant a certificate of lawful use or development in part was well-founded.

described as ‘a single shepherds hut rented out for holiday use. An associated kitchen and bathroom. Both shepherds hut and kitchen/bathroom building have been onsite since June 2015. The hut provides accommodation for two adults

Authority
Horsham District Council
Appeal type
ldc · Lawful Development Certificate
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Householder developments
Inspector
Savage M
Postcode
RH13 8EH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the Council's decision to refuse to grant a certificate of lawful use or development in part was well-founded

What decided it

The material change of use to residential holiday use occurred in June 2015, which was less than ten years prior to the LDC application date, meaning it remained subject to enforcement action and was not lawful.

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