Planning appeal decision
Land North of North Court, Gills Lane, Petworth, Lodsworth, GU28 9BY
Planning appeal 3328321 at Land North of North Court, Gills Lane, Petworth, Lodsworth, GU28 9BY (South Downs) was dismissed on 15 April 2024 by Inspector Boniface M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, Lodsworth House, and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses.
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- Authority
- South Downs
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Boniface M
- Postcode
- GU28 9BY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve a Grade II listed building, Lodsworth House, and any of the features of special architectural or historic interest that it possesses
- The effect on biodiversity and geodiversity
What decided it
The arbitrary subdivision of the original gardens and parkland would detract from the setting of the Grade II listed building, and the public benefits claimed did not outweigh this heritage harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
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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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