Abbott's Shed, Hole Road, Wiston, West Lancashire, BN44 3DH

laying of additional hardstanding and the change of use of land for open storage purposes, stationing of a caravan for mess accommodation, and the stationing of associated storage containers

Authority: Horsham District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: employment-industrial · Change of use
Inspector: Rose C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the integrity of the internationally designated Arun Valley Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area and Ramsar site, with particular regard to increased water abstraction
protected species and habitats on the site

What decided it

The development would have an adverse effect on the integrity of the Arun Valley Special Area of Conservation, Special Protection Area and Ramsar site due to inability to demonstrate water neutrality with certainty, contrary to Policy 31 of the Horsham District Planning Framework.

Plan policies cited: Policy 31 of the Horsham District Planning Framework November 2015

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