Woodlands, Parsons Meadow, Norwood Lane, East Lavington, West Sussex, GU28 0QG

retention of two storage containers for the storage of equipment to use in association with woodland management

Authority: South Downs
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: agricultural · Minor general industry/storage/warehousing
Inspector: Harley S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the need for the storage containers has been justified
The effect on the character and appearance of the area having particular regard to the design and size of the storage containers and the location within the SDNP

What decided it

The design and size of the storage containers is harmful to the character and appearance of the South Downs National Park and their retention would not conserve or enhance the SDNP or further its purposes, combined with the failure to justify the need for permanent retention of the containers.

Plan policies cited: Policy SD39, Policy SD25, Policy SD1, Policy SD4, Policy SD7, Policy SD8

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