Planning appeal decision
Pixies Spinney Lane, West Chiltington, Pulborough, RH20 2NX
Planning appeal 3353874 at Pixies Spinney Lane, West Chiltington, Pulborough, RH20 2NX (Horsham District Council) was allowed on 14 April 2025 by Inspector Dade E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed holiday accommodation use on the character and appearance of the West Chiltington Lanes Conservation Area.
erection of a triple garage with ancillary space above incorporating the creation of 1no dormer and installation of 2no rooflights without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref DC/21/1723, dated 27 August 2021
- Authority
- Horsham District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Dade E
- Postcode
- RH20 2NX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed holiday accommodation use on the character and appearance of the West Chiltington Lanes Conservation Area
- the effect of the proposed holiday accommodation use on the integrity of European sites
What decided it
The proposal would not harm the character and appearance of the conservation area or the integrity of European sites when appropriate mitigation measures for water neutrality are secured through conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 32Policy 33Policy 34
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56Paragraph 192Paragraph 193
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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