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Allowed22 July 20253361742

Down Under, Lodge Lane, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 8XP

Planning appeal 3361742 at Down Under, Lodge Lane, Hassocks, West Sussex, BN6 8XP (South Downs) was allowed on 22 July 2025 by Inspector Cahalane R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would conserve and enhance the landscape and scenic beauty of the South Downs National Park (SDNP).

change of use of holiday let to 2 bed dwelling

Authority
South Downs
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Cahalane R
Postcode
BN6 8XP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the proposal would conserve and enhance the landscape and scenic beauty of the South Downs National Park (SDNP)
  • whether the proposal would form an appropriate reuse of a previously developed site

What decided it

The proposal amounts to an appropriate reuse of a previously developed site that would conserve and enhance the special qualities of the SDNP, particularly when compared to the realistic possibility of the site becoming disused due to the unviability of the holiday let operation.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SD4Policy SD25Policy SD26Policy SD23Policy SD1

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