Planning appeal decision
114 Second Avenue, Batchmere, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 7LF
Planning appeal 3348287 at 114 Second Avenue, Batchmere, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 7LF (Chichester District Council) was dismissed on 18 November 2024 by Inspector Jolly J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would be in a suitable location.
for the demolition of existing outbuilding and construction of annexe and garage/store to be used in connection with 114 Second Avenue alongside associated works
- Authority
- Chichester District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Jolly J
- Postcode
- PO20 7LF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposal would be in a suitable location
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposal would introduce domestic-type development and activities on agricultural land outside the settlement boundary, harming rural character and prejudicing future agricultural use, contrary to Policies 2, 45 and 48 of the Chichester Local Plan and paragraphs 135 and 180 of the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 2Policy 45Policy 48
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135Paragraph 180
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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