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Allowed9 December 20243333237

Dunford House, Dunford Hollow, West Lavington, West Sussex, GU29 0AF

Planning appeal 3333237 at Dunford House, Dunford Hollow, West Lavington, West Sussex, GU29 0AF (South Downs) was allowed on 9 December 2024 by Inspector Davies G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the South Downs National Park.

change of use of conference and training centre (C2 Use Class) to conference and training centre (C2 Use Class), events venue (sui generis) and heritage information area (F1(c) Use Class) with public access (number of days to be confirmed) and replacement manager's accommodation

Authority
South Downs
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Davies G
Postcode
GU29 0AF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the South Downs National Park
  • The preservation of the grade II listed Dunford House, and any architectural or historic features it possesses
  • The ecological value of the Arun Valley Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area and Ramsar site in respect of water neutrality

What decided it

The significant benefits of securing a viable long-term use that would preserve the architectural and historic significance of the listed building and allow public access to its heritage, combined with effective mitigation of landscape impacts through conditions and legal obligations, outweighed the limited harm to the tranquillity of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
SD1SD4SD7SD9SD11SD12SD13SD14SD17SD20SD21SD43
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 56Paragraph 182Paragraph 205Paragraph 55

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