Sir Roberts Farm , Goose Green Lane , Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 2LW

‘change of use and associated minor alterations to an existing building (Class E) to a three bedroom residential dwellinghouse (Class C3)’

Authority: Horsham District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Bowyer J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on designated nature conservation sites

What decided it

The absence of an appropriate assessment under the Habitats Regulations and the lack of enforceable mechanisms to secure water neutrality measures meant adverse effects on designated nature conservation sites could not be excluded.

Plan policies cited: Policy 31 of the Horsham District Planning Framework 2021

Judgments cited: C G Fry & Son Ltd v SSHCLG & Somerset Council [2023] EWHC 1622 (Admin); C G Fry & Son Ltd v SSHCLG & Somerset Council [2024] EWCA Civ 730; Medina Borough Council v Proberun Ltd [1991] 61 P&CR 77, 85; R (Noble Organisation Ltd.) v Thanet District Council [2005] EWCA Civ 78

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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