Planning appeal decision
Sussex Heritage Centre, Sefton Place, Warningcamp, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9QY
Planning appeal 3337836 at Sussex Heritage Centre, Sefton Place, Warningcamp, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9QY (South Downs) was dismissed on 8 October 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.
Erection of new structure on site
- Authority
- South Downs
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Reid J
- Postcode
- BN18 9QY
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 proposed development would harmfully erode the openness and character of the Sefton Place grounds and would be incongruous within the National Park landscape, contrary to the development plan's requirement to conserve and enhance the area's special qualities.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SD1Policy SD4Policy SD5Policy SD11Policy SD22Policy SD23Policy SD25
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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