Downlands Farm, Priors Dean, PETERSFIELD, GU32 1BP

change of use of agricultural barn to ancillary tourist accommodation to be used by the occupants of the tourist units at Downlands Farm only

Authority: South Downs
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector: Tresise O

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the South Downs National Park with particular regard to tranquillity and lighting of the area
the living conditions of the neighbouring properties by way of noise
biodiversity

What decided it

The proposal would have an unacceptable effect on the natural beauty and tranquillity of the South Downs National Park, particularly through light emission within the Dark Sky Core and increased noise affecting neighbouring properties, which could not be adequately mitigated by conditions.

Framework references: 189, 57

Plan policies cited: Policy SD1, Policy SD5, Policy SD7, Policy SD8, Policy SD9, Policy SD25

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