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Dismissed7 May 20243331537

The Old Mechanics, Church Lane, Coldwaltham, Pulborough, RH20 1LW

Planning appeal 3331537 at The Old Mechanics, Church Lane, Coldwaltham, Pulborough, RH20 1LW (South Downs) was dismissed on 7 May 2024 by Inspector Edwards J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the integrity of the habitat sites (Arun Valley Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area and Ramsar site).

conversion of light industrial building to holiday let

Authority
South Downs
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Edwards J
Postcode
RH20 1LW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the integrity of the habitat sites (Arun Valley Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area and Ramsar site)
  • whether the proposal would represent a sustainable form of tourism development having regard to the policies of the South Downs Local Plan 2019 and the development's location
  • its effect on the character, appearance and tranquillity of the area
  • its effect on ecosystem services and the biodiversity value of the appeal site

What decided it

The development would adversely affect the integrity of the Arun Valley habitat sites through increased water usage and groundwater abstraction, and the proposed offsetting measures could not be appropriately secured, precluding the development under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
SD25SD23SD5SD7SD2SD9SD1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 56Paragraph 123Paragraph 124

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