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Dismissed19 August 20253365541

Downlands Farm, Priors Dean, Petersfield, GU32 1BP

Planning appeal 3365541 at Downlands Farm, Priors Dean, Petersfield, GU32 1BP (South Downs) was dismissed on 19 August 2025 by Inspector Tresise O, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the South Downs National Park with particular regard to tranquillity and lighting of the area.

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
Postcode
GU32 1BP

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SD1Policy SD5Policy SD7Policy SD8Policy SD9Policy SD25
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 189Paragraph 57

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The authority’s record since 2016 · every decision in 2025

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