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Dismissed30 July 20253361034

Land Adjacent To Hare Lane, Twyford, SO21 1FR

Planning appeal 3361034 at Land Adjacent To Hare Lane, Twyford, SO21 1FR (South Downs) was dismissed on 30 July 2025 by Inspector Rogers J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the South Downs National Park (SDNP).

change of use from equestrian to tourism and the siting of 3no. eco pods

Authority
South Downs
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Rogers J
Postcode
SO21 1FR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the South Downs National Park (SDNP)
  • whether the proposal would be likely to have a significant effect on the integrity of the Solent Special Protection Area (SPA) in respect to nitrates and the River Itchen Special Area of Conservation (SAC) with regard to phosphates

What decided it

The proposal would be likely to have a significant effect on the integrity of the Solent SPA and River Itchen SAC contrary to the Habitats Regulations, with no adequately secured mitigation mechanism in place.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SD23Policy DE1Policy LHE1Policy SD4Policy SD5Strategic Policy SD9

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The authority’s record since 2016 · every decision in 2025

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