Planning appeal decision
Land Parcel At 520128 116244 , Stonepit Lane , Henfield , West Sussex, BN5 9QU
Planning appeal 3345055 at Land Parcel At 520128 116244 , Stonepit Lane , Henfield , West Sussex, BN5 9QU (Horsham District Council) was allowed on 21 November 2024 by Inspector Parker C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
the Use of land for the stationing of 3 static caravans for residential purposes along with utility buildings, the formation of hardstanding and associated landscaping
- Authority
- Horsham District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- caravan-gypsy · Minor traveller and caravan pitches
- Inspector
- Parker C
- Postcode
- BN5 7QU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the proposal on trees within and/or close to the site
What decided it
The combination of the site's topography, single-storey form, sensitive landscaping, and location on the edge of Henfield meant the proposal would not have an adverse effect on character and appearance, and would accord with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 23Policy 25Policy 26Policy 31Policy 33Policy 12 of the Henfield Neighbourhood Plan
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56
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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