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Notice upheld12 June 20253360097

Oaklands Stud, Formerly Known As Tanglewood Equestrian, Forest Grange, Horsham, RH13 6HX

Planning appeal 3360097 at Oaklands Stud, Formerly Known As Tanglewood Equestrian, Forest Grange, Horsham, RH13 6HX (Horsham District Council) was dismissed on 12 June 2025 by Inspector Fagan N, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the natural beauty of the High Weald National Landscape (HWNL).

Unauthorised material change of use of the land from an equestrian use to a mixed use comprising equestrian and the stationing of a mobile home for human habitation, with associated installation of a septic tank

Authority
Horsham District Council
Appeal type
major · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Hearing
Development
caravan-gypsy · Minor traveller and caravan pitches
Inspector
Fagan N
Postcode
RH13 6HX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the natural beauty of the High Weald National Landscape (HWNL)
  • Its effect on the setting of Grade II listed Forest Grange Manor
  • Its effect on biodiversity
  • Whether other material considerations, including the need for and supply of gypsy and traveller pitches in the District and the appellant's personal circumstances, outweigh any identified harm such as to justify the development

What decided it

The harm to the natural beauty of the High Weald National Landscape engaged NPPF policy protecting areas of particular importance, providing a strong reason for refusal that outweighed the benefit of pitch provision.

The significant weight attached to pitch provision, given the shortfall in five-year pitch supply, was outweighed by the harm to the natural beauty of the HWNL and the uncertainty over impacts on protected species, such that the appeal was dismissed.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 21Policy 22Policy 23Policy 25Policy 30Policy 31Policy 33Policy 34
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 189

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