Planning appeal decision
Land Opposite New Barn Farm House, Rake Road, West Sussex, GU30 7JU
Planning appeal 3361555 at Land Opposite New Barn Farm House, Rake Road, West Sussex, GU30 7JU (South Downs) was allowed on 25 November 2025 by Inspector Davies G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the landscape.
extension to container plant unit, involving the laying of hardstanding and gated enclosure and siting of water tank and crew room
- Authority
- South Downs
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- agricultural · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Davies G
- Postcode
- GU30 7JU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the landscape
- The health of trees adjoining the site
- Surface water drainage and run-off
What decided it
The development would conserve the character and appearance of the landscape and accord with the purposes and policies of the South Downs National Park, with appropriate conditions securing protection of trees and surface water drainage.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SD1SD2SD4SD11SD50HD.2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 57
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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