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

Planning appeal 3339405 at Colworth Farm, The Grinch, West Dean, Chichester, PO18 0RQ (South Downs) was allowed on 31 December 2024 by Inspector Harley S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the addition of external staircases on the character and appearance of the South Downs National Park.

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
Postcode: PO18 0RQ

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SD1Policy SD4Policy SD5Policy SD8Policy SD9Policy SD17
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 182

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