Planning appeal decision
Willow & Deanhome Nursery, 41-42 Keynor Lane, Sidlesham, PO20 7NL
Planning appeal 3338851 at Willow & Deanhome Nursery, 41-42 Keynor Lane, Sidlesham, PO20 7NL (Chichester District Council) was allowed on 1 October 2024 by Inspector Jolly J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal is in a suitable location.
for the change of use of land to mixed storage use comprising of general storage (Use Class B8) and storage of builders materials/scaffolding (Sui Generis) within fenced compounds (part retrospective)
- Authority
- Chichester District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- employment-industrial · Minor general industry/storage/warehousing
- Inspector
- Jolly J
- Postcode
- PO20 7NL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposal is in a suitable location
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposal's location adjacent to an existing group of buildings and commercial uses, combined with its minimal visual impact within the established commercial context of the nursery site, satisfied the policy requirements for countryside development and supported rural economic growth.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 2Policy 45Policy 48
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56Paragraph 89
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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