®Planning appeal decision
Land north of Waltham Park Road, Coldwaltham, West Sussex, RH20 1LY
change of use of agricultural land to form a campsite for 30 pitches, the erection of a reception/office and facilities structures, and the siting of a shepherds hut for wardens' accommodation
- Authority
- South Downs
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Edwards J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character, appearance, tranquillity and dark night skies of the area, having particular regard to its effect on the beauty of the South Downs National Park
- Whether the development would be in a suitable location having regard to the policies of the South Downs Local Plan 2019 and accessibility
What decided it
The harmful effect on the character, appearance, tranquillity and dark night skies of the South Downs National Park, combined with the unsuitable location requiring private car dependency, meant the benefits of the scheme were insufficient to justify permission contrary to the development plan.
Plan policies cited: SD1, SD2, SD4, SD5, SD7, SD8, SD9, SD11, SD19, SD21, SD23, SD25, SD40
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