Planning appeal decision
Carriage House , Burton Park Road, Barlavington, West Sussex, GU28 0JS
Planning appeal 3364576 at Carriage House , Burton Park Road, Barlavington, West Sussex, GU28 0JS (South Downs) was dismissed on 22 December 2025 by Inspector Murphy S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the intrinsic character and appearance of the South Downs National Park (SDNP).
demolition of existing buildings. Construction of one bedroom holiday let and storage associated with Carriage House grounds
- Authority
- South Downs
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Murphy S
- Postcode
- GU28 0JS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the intrinsic character and appearance of the South Downs National Park (SDNP).
What decided it
The expansion of domestic activities into open countryside would harm the intrinsic rural character and appearance of the SDNP, and this harm outweighs the benefits of delivering tourist accommodation.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SD25Policy SD1Policy SD7Policy SD8Policy SD23Policy SD4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 189Paragraph 88Paragraph 89
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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