Colworth Farm, The Grinch, West Dean, CHICHESTER, PO18 0RQ

a replacement barn to provide farm office and facilities for an existing shoot including 2 no. rooms for overnight tourist accommodation. (Variation of condition 2 of permission SDNP/20/01937/FUL - altered siting of barn) without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref SDNP/22/05830/CND, dated 7 February 2023

Authority: South Downs
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: agricultural · Minor offices/R&D/light industry
Inspector: Harley S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the addition of external staircases on the character and appearance of the South Downs National Park
The effect of the proposal on the integrity of the Harbour Habitats with particular regard to nutrients

What decided it

The proposed external staircases would have a neutral effect on the character and appearance of the National Park and would not materially increase impacts on the Harbour Habitats compared to the already-permitted alternative.

Framework references: 182

Plan policies cited: Policy SD1, Policy SD4, Policy SD5, Policy SD8, Policy SD9, Policy SD17

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