Land east of New Barn Farm Lane, Blendworth, PO8 0QG

Change of use from equestrian to a mixed use, of equestrian and residential, to allow for the creation of 2 Gypsy/Traveller Pitches comprising the siting of 2 mobile homes

Authority: South Downs
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: caravan-gypsy · Minor traveller and caravan pitches
Inspector: Brooker M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the appeal site is a suitable location for the proposed development, with particular regards to its countryside location
The effect of the appeal scheme on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the site being located within the South Downs National Park

What decided it

The fundamental conflict with development plan policies protecting the South Downs National Park landscape, combined with the absence of identified need for gypsy/traveller pitches in this location and unresolved ecological impacts, outweighed the personal need of the appellant and family.

Framework references: 189

Plan policies cited: SD4, SD5, SD19, SD25, SD33

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