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Dismissed16 January 20253344002

Holmbush Farm, Crawley Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 4SE

Planning appeal 3344002 at Holmbush Farm, Crawley Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 4SE (Horsham District Council) was dismissed on 16 January 2025 by Inspector Lawrence R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal, with particular regard to the proposed opening hours and takeaway, on the amenity of neighbouring occupiers.

the change of use from tea rooms (Class E) to restaurant/cafe with ancillary hot food takeaway (Sui Generis)

Authority
Horsham District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Lawrence R
Postcode
RH12 4SE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal, with particular regard to the proposed opening hours and takeaway, on the amenity of neighbouring occupiers

What decided it

The absence of adequate mitigation to prevent harm to neighbouring occupiers from noise and disturbance arising from the extended opening hours and takeaway element, particularly during evening and weekend periods when residents are most sensitive to such impacts.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 26Policy 33Policy 40
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 89

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