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Dismissed11 July 20253361631

Land at The Watermill, Halfway Brdige, Lodsworth, Petworth, GU28 9BP

Planning appeal 3361631 at Land at The Watermill, Halfway Brdige, Lodsworth, Petworth, GU28 9BP (South Downs) was dismissed on 11 July 2025 by Inspector Dignan P, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

the change of use of land for the siting of 1 static caravan, for human habitation for Gypsy and Traveller, with 1 touring caravan, associated hardstanding for parking (part retrospective)

Authority
South Downs
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Hearing
Development
caravan-gypsy · Minor traveller and caravan pitches
Inspector
Dignan P
Postcode
GU28 9BP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • The effect in terms of flood risk

What decided it

The significant, unmitigated risk of serious flooding to the site and its occupants outweighed the benefits of meeting unmet gypsy and traveller accommodation need.

Substantial weight to the unmet need for traveller pitches and lack of a five-year supply, and moderate weight to the absence of alternative sites, were outweighed by the conflict with the development plan and the significant flood risk and landscape harm identified.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SD1Policy SD2Policy SD4Policy SD5Policy SD7Policy SD8Policy SD33Policy SD49
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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