Land west of the Flying Bull, London Road , Rake, Rogate, West Sussex, GU33 7JB

erection of 2 no. dwellings

Authority: South Downs
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Buchanan R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the South Downs National Park
whether the proposal would result in a balanced mix of housing or the houses would meet local needs

What decided it

The proposal conflicts with the development plan in respect of character and appearance and housing mix, and there are no material considerations to indicate the decision should be made otherwise than in accordance with the development plan taken as a whole.

Plan policies cited: South Downs Local Plan Policy SD1, South Downs Local Plan Policy SD4, South Downs Local Plan Policy SD5, South Downs Local Plan Policy SD27, Rogate and Rake Neighbourhood Development Plan Policy H6(B), Rogate and Rake Neighbourhood Development Plan Policy H2(a), Rogate and Rake Neighbourhood Development Plan Policy NE1, Rogate and Rake Neighbourhood Development Plan Policy BE1, Rogate and Rake Neighbourhood Development Plan Policy H5

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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