Planning appeal decision
Wassell Barn, Ebernoe, Petworth, GU28 9LD
Planning appeal 3354150 at Wassell Barn, Ebernoe, Petworth, GU28 9LD (South Downs) was allowed on 24 April 2025 by Inspector Moore J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area, including the effect upon the non-designated heritage asset and its setting, and the landscape character of the National Park.
Proposed side extension
- Authority
- South Downs
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Moore J
- Postcode
- GU28 9LD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area, including the effect upon the non-designated heritage asset and its setting, and the landscape character of the National Park
- ecosystem services
What decided it
The siting of the extension to the westerly flank in a screened location, combined with its subordinate design that respects the heritage asset's significance and landscape setting while avoiding harm to its key features, justified allowing the appeal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SDLP Policy SD1SDLP Policy SD2SDLP Policy SD4SDLP Policy SD5SDLP Policy SD12SDLP Policy SD31
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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