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Dismissed12 March 20243331334

The Dean Poynings Road, Fulking, Henfield, BN5 9NB

Planning appeal 3331334 at The Dean Poynings Road, Fulking, Henfield, BN5 9NB (South Downs) was dismissed on 12 March 2024 by Inspector Reid J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect that the proposed development would have on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, which is within the South Downs National Park.

To change the use of land from agriculture to private equestrian. To construct a single a stable block for private use only comprising 3 Stables, Hay Store, Feed Store and Tack Room with an adjacent Manure Bay

Authority
South Downs
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
agricultural · Change of use
Inspector
Reid J
Postcode
BN5 9NB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect that the proposed development would have on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, which is within the South Downs National Park

What decided it

The proposal would harmfully erode the important openness and undeveloped character of the mainly agricultural landscape and fail to conserve and enhance the landscape and scenic beauty of the National Park, contrary to the Development Plan policies and the Framework.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SD4Policy SD5Policy SD6Policy SD21Policy SD24Policy SD25

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