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Notice varied and upheld28 July 20263328291

Grists Farm, Hunston, Chichester, PO20 1JL

Planning appeal 3328291 at Grists Farm, Hunston, Chichester, PO20 1JL (Chichester District Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 28 July 2026 by Inspector Goldberg V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether there is an essential need for the development for the effective operation of Grist Farm.

Without planning permission, the material change of use of the Land to a mixed or duel use for agriculture and for the stationing of a mobile home for the purposes of human habitation

Authority
Chichester District Council
Appeal type
minor · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Goldberg V
Postcode
PO20 1JL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether there is an essential need for the development for the effective operation of Grist Farm
  • the effect of the development on the Chichester and Langstone Harbours Special Protection Area (SPA)

What decided it

The evidence relating to the availability of alternative accommodation and the financial soundness and future viability of the enterprise was insufficient to demonstrate compliance with Policy H9 and Appendix C requirements.

The need to remedy the breach of planning control and protect the character and appearance of the countryside outweighed the interference with the occupiers' right to respect for private and family life, which was justified as necessary and proportionate given the 12-month compliance period.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy S1Policy S2Policy H9Policy NE11Policy NE6Policy NE8Appendix C

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