Planning appeal decision
Hoyle Lane Stables, Hoyle Lane, Heyshott, West Sussex, GU29 0DX
Planning appeal 3343032 at Hoyle Lane Stables, Hoyle Lane, Heyshott, West Sussex, GU29 0DX (South Downs) was dismissed on 15 October 2024 by Inspector Redford R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed developments on the South Downs National Park's special qualities.
the conversion and alteration of equestrian stables to create to 2 self-contained dwelling units for holiday let use
- Authority
- South Downs
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Redford R
- Postcode
- GU29 0DX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed developments on the South Downs National Park's special qualities
- whether the appeal site is a suitable location for the proposed developments having regard to relevant local policies relating to the countryside
- the effect of the proposed developments on heritage assets
- the effect of the proposed developments on the Arun Valley designated sites with specific regard to the Sussex North Water Resource (supply) Zone
What decided it
Both appeals would have a detrimental effect on the special character and qualities of the South Downs National Park and would harm the character of the Hoyle Conservation Area, with no sufficiently weighted material considerations to outweigh these harms.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SD1Policy SD4Policy SD5Policy SD7Policy SD8Policy SD25Policy SD23Policy SD12Policy SD15Policy SD9Policy SD17Policy SD22
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 182Paragraph 208
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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