®Planning appeal decision
Cadrona, Hampers Lane, Storrington, West Sussex, RH20 3EX
construction of detached dwelling and detached carport/garage building with vehicle access from Hampers Lane
- Authority
- Horsham District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Heppell J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the appeal site would be a suitable location for the proposed development having regard to local planning policy
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area with particular reference to trees
What decided it
The Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing supply (1.7 years) engaged the presumption in favour of sustainable development under NPPF paragraph 11(d), and the adverse impacts of granting permission would not significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits when assessed against the Framework as a whole.
The moderate negative weight of conflict with the development plan's spatial strategy was outweighed by the moderate positive weight of housing delivery benefits, economic benefits, and conservation and enhancement of the South Downs National Park setting, with great weight given to the statutory duty under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 to conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the National Park.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy 1 HDPF, Policy 2 HDPF, Policy 3 HDPF, Policy 4 HDPF, Policy 25 HDPF, Policy 26 HDPF, Policy 31 HDPF, Policy 33 HDPF, Policy 37 HDPF, Policy 1 SSWNP, Shaping Development in Horsham District Planning Advice Note
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.